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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Many accommodations here have private patios, adding to the feeling of staying in a gracious island home rather than a conventional hotel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 Landon Tengwall on his show this week added to what Andrew Nemec found on quarterback Dante Moore. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael have been added to the forward group, and Jordan Kyrou is gone. Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The double wins add to Rhys’ collection of gold across the acting categories. Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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