: being or able to be added to and enclosed within an existing system (such as a computer)
add-in hardware
add-in
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Stirring in some milk, creamer, sugar, or any other add-in should help take the bitter edge off.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Sep. 2024
Fried rice, which often has small bits of carrots, cabbage, and egg
Pancakes with add-ins like granola, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, or chia seeds.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 1 Sep. 2024
This recipe is excellent as is, but add-ins are always an option.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
For those willing to stretch the limits, though, a solid base recipe has endless possibility for layers, add-ins, frostings, glazes, and toppings.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 July 2024
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Sep. 2024
Fried rice, which often has small bits of carrots, cabbage, and egg
Pancakes with add-ins like granola, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, or chia seeds.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 1 Sep. 2024
This recipe is excellent as is, but add-ins are always an option.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
For those willing to stretch the limits, though, a solid base recipe has endless possibility for layers, add-ins, frostings, glazes, and toppings.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 July 2024
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“Add-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-in. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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