add to
verb
added to; adding to; adds to
: 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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Later, there were heavy planters added to the pool deck and other additions made to the building.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
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The latest findings add to a growing body of recent research on mummies and other ancient remains.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Making the move silently only added to the sense AMD was pulling a fast one.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
During stoppage time in the second half, Messi added to his record, scoring his fifth goal of the tournament to lead Argentina to a 2-0 win.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Jewish leaders said the mayor's remarks were reckless and added to antisemitism.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 June 2026
But as president from 1967 to 1973, Clive added to Columbia’s roster of artists Sly and the Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aerosmith, and Billy Joel.
—Michael Riedel, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Later, there were heavy planters added to the pool deck and other additions made to the building.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Best Women’s Clothing Deals As always, Nordstrom’s women’s fashion section comes out on top, featuring discounts on essential summer styles worth adding to your packing list for upcoming trips.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
The latest findings add to a growing body of recent research on mummies and other ancient remains.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Making the move silently only added to the sense AMD was pulling a fast one.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
During stoppage time in the second half, Messi added to his record, scoring his fifth goal of the tournament to lead Argentina to a 2-0 win.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Jewish leaders said the mayor's remarks were reckless and added to antisemitism.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 June 2026
But as president from 1967 to 1973, Clive added to Columbia’s roster of artists Sly and the Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aerosmith, and Billy Joel.
—Michael Riedel, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026
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“Add to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add%20to. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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