as in additional
resulting in an increase in amount or number
ever since his mother got sick, he's had the added responsibility of getting his little sister ready for school
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as in attached
to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase
the band recently added a saxophonist and a keyboard player to its ranks add another cup of flour to the mixture
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as in calculated
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
when she added all the phone charges herself, she discovered an error in her bill
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Recent Examples of added
Annie Nova, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Although the major carriers have largely committed to not passing along any extra surcharges to consumers with the fees kicking in, the escalation of the fees starting in April delivers an added risk that the costs could get too high and begin to be passed along to shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Jaxon Woods added 17 points and David Tumbleson 13 for Alpena.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Investing in these products can entail added risks and complexities, advisors said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Although the major carriers have largely committed to not passing along any extra surcharges to consumers with the fees kicking in, the escalation of the fees starting in April delivers an added risk that the costs could get too high and begin to be passed along to shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Due to overwhelming demand, second shows were added in Las Vegas, Arlington, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Miami, Santa Clara, Madrid, Milan, and more, with Paris and Vancouver each hosting three nights each.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Jaxon Woods added 17 points and David Tumbleson 13 for Alpena.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for added
Adjective
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The new additional tariffs would grow to 25% on June 1, without a deal.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Gloucestershire Constabulary didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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For decades, travel insurance was a program—a static product attached to a cruise or tour.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The magazine, and the small press attached to it, have since sadly folded, but the idea of the Midwestern Gothic has never left me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The deduction for qualified overtime compensation is calculated on a new Schedule 1-A at Part II.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Rougeux said that each of Honnold’s risks were calculated.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rents in Boise fell at a faster rate than any other major American city in December, capping another full year in decline — and signaling a further shift toward sanity for tenants across the COVID-era boomtown.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Authorities declined further comment, directing additional questions to federal investigators.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Assemblyman Matt Haney on Monday introduced a bill that would levy a 50% tax on the profits of private immigration detention centers in the state.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Supporters expect the other measures to be introduced in the coming weeks.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Oldroyd, the fan, author and co-founder of Forza Garibaldi fans’ group, summed it up earlier this week.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The headline for this review summed it up—this 18-year-old bourbon is better than Pappy Van Winkle 23.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2025
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will get a new name, new voices shaping its content and a new approach that will add more layers to a diagnosis.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Those accounts showed applications to multiple community colleges -- and much more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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But its purpose has since expanded to tackle conflicts the world over, and the charter draft, which was sent along with the invitations to join, does not even reference Gaza.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, and perhaps more crucial to the reevaluation of the stock’s rating, Riot has significantly expanded its growth narrative beyond just cryptocurrency.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Added.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/added. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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