Definition of addednext
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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added

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verb

past tense of add

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Recent Examples of added
Adjective
Vanilla contains trace antioxidants and can enhance sweetness, helping reduce added sugar. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026 Betts, a senior, was asked Thursday if there was any added pressure for this Bruins squad, which is loaded with fellow seniors who know what’s on the line in Phoenix. — Grace Raynor, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
The next year, in 2024, Hope Florida added 17 positions and nearly $2 million in salary costs. — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Growth in the value of goods sold on Mercari's marketplace in the second half of fiscal 2026 exceeded expectations, while a recovery across multiple categories could support double-digit growth, the bank added. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for added
Recent Examples of Synonyms for added
Adjective
  • Engineers will collect additional performance data during those flights.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Deep Research can gather additional material when the existing project sources remain insufficient.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Heifetz said that the sensors would be attached to mechanical support structures rather than placed directly inside the channels.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The strategy moves Peloton further away from simply being a screen attached to a piece of exercise equipment.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The political costs will be calculated in November’s midterm congressional elections, with Republicans facing increasing headwinds from the war’s unpopularity.
    — Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Crypto data group CoinGlass calculated that $571 million was wiped off long positions in the overnight sell-off.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Hoarding advertising at its K11 Musea store in Hong Kong has already gone up and on Wednesday, the brand unveiled further details of its physical retail expansion.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel during the disruptions, driven by fears that further attacks could constrain the amount of oil reaching international markets.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In the Bay Area, San Francisco supervisors introduced a proposal earlier this month to block data centers for 45 days while the city creates new codes.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Kane also introduced some new styles, like the asymmetrical axe bag in white leather, and the chop, a smaller, curved shoulder bag style, both centered on the idea of cutting away at a Mulberry tree to promote new growth, Kane explained backstage.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As Young summed it up all those years ago — for players and hustlers, tonight’s the night.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Fox praised the clean space and cold beer, while Wolski summed it up best with a laugh.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In 34 out of 37 countries polled by Gallup, more adults express positive feelings about AI than do negative ones.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The redo included more USB ports and outlets, more storage space, and oversized showers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • What’s impressive is that the movie expanded its audience beyond the Milla Jovovich movies.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Haat has since expanded its services to allow users also to pay utility and phone bills with cash.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Added.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/added. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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