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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In the video, Lazarus goes on to recommend another essential safety item to add to your arsenal.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
If accurate, the account could add to growing concerns about the oversight of Jaxon’s case in the days leading up to his death.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026
Then the Earthquakes, second place in the Western Conference, added to their club-record start to a season by exposing a fatigued Black & Gold side that was third in the west coming into the contest.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Whelan, the director’s reaction only added to the pressure of the moment.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
For families Sao Lourenco’s cottages provide comfortable lodgings for families of up to six, although cots or futons for under 13s (the latter costing €80 a night) can be added to individual rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Two doors down, someone is adding to their sizable collection of jalopies.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
France was added to her remit this year.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
When Mares went to work at the Ford Plant on his first three days, he was fired, charges state — adding to their souring relationship.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
If accurate, the account could add to growing concerns about the oversight of Jaxon’s case in the days leading up to his death.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026
Then the Earthquakes, second place in the Western Conference, added to their club-record start to a season by exposing a fatigued Black & Gold side that was third in the west coming into the contest.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Whelan, the director’s reaction only added to the pressure of the moment.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
For families Sao Lourenco’s cottages provide comfortable lodgings for families of up to six, although cots or futons for under 13s (the latter costing €80 a night) can be added to individual rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Two doors down, someone is adding to their sizable collection of jalopies.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
France was added to her remit this year.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
When Mares went to work at the Ford Plant on his first three days, he was fired, charges state — adding to their souring relationship.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Add to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add%20to. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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