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add (up)

verb

Definition of add (up)next
as in to number

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add (up)
  1. number
  2. total
  3. compute
  4. enumerate
  5. count
  6. tell
  7. table
  8. tally
Verb
  • By the end of the decade, Keen was regarded as the biggest name in Texas music, and his crowds in the Lone Star State frequently numbered in the tens of thousands.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Vee first garnered recognition as a cast member of Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘n Out and The Women of Wild ‘n Out, beginning to accrue a social following now numbering over 6 million.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of number
Verb
  • Taken together, the holdings total more than 1,000 positions valued at between $300 million and $1 billion, CNBC calculated.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The payments have totaled more than $192,000, according to city payroll record obtained by The Star.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of total
Verb
  • Nuclear meets computing demand One target is infrastructure that needs secure and resilient power without relying entirely on conventional electricity networks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Huawei's latest SuperPoD computing architecture links far fewer processors than originally planned, and each chip still delivers roughly half the compute of Nvidia's.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of compute
Verb
  • In fact, the tricks enumerated in the paper are already getting old, one of the paper’s authors, Tina Yeung, told me.
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The statement goes on to enumerate a long list of actions the team has taken in the last year to accommodate the investigation, including Ballmer allegedly footing a $50M legal tab from the investigating firm.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of enumerate
Verb
  • For example, although Roth IRA contributions count for eligibility, those accounts cannot receive the match.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The celebrated institution, attended by the children of aristocrats and wealthy families, has counted many British royals among its students since its founding in the 15th century.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of count
Verb
  • When Arisa proclaims herself a Faithful, Michael looks hilariously stunned, and Alan tells them to weep for the fall of innocence and the failure of justice.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Hawaii officials told residents to put together emergency kits and the governor issued an emergency proclamation, activating more than 230 Hawaii National Guard members.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • Daniel offers to table all future Safeguard attempts, as long as Silo 18 does not attempt to contact another silo.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • It’s designed with side handles for easy handling from stovetop (or oven) to table, has a moisture-locking lid to keep food tender, and is suitable on any cooktop surface and in the oven up to 500°F.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of table
Verb
  • Mitchell also extended her scorching streak, tallying her 27th consecutive game with 20 or more points.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Robinson finished with seven total touchdowns, and the offense tallied 751 total yards.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of tally
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“Add (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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