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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Then there is the fact Keeler is starting over at quarterback, which could add to early-season challenges. Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Military flyovers added to the atmosphere, with the roar of aircraft overhead loud enough to make seats visibly vibrate. Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Daniel Munoz’s goal was cancelled out in the second half, but Luis Diaz added to his assist with the go-ahead goal. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026 An influx of competitors also add to the vehicle’s current not-so-stellar reputation. James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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