add to

verb

added to; adding to; adds to
Synonyms of add tonext
: to make (something) larger, better, or greater
He bought another rare coin to add to his collection.
The funny characters really add to the story.
The loud music added to the confusion.

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Some products were sold in packaging that mimicked common candy or snacks — adding to concerns from officials, including Pritzker. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs have added to their wide receiver group. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026 Democrats have won 254 House seats and 54 Senate seats, with 16 uncalled House races and two uncalled Senate races that could add to their margin. — Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 Commissioner Marleine Bastien asked about the 249-page lease added to the committee’s agenda Monday evening. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for add to

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“Add to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add%20to. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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