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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Bedside power outlets and ceiling fans add to the convenience.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
While some debate over the cost, many shoppers agreed the comforting, family-friendly meal was worth adding to their carts, especially for an easy weeknight dinner with enough leftovers for another meal the next day.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Having him as a do-it-all forward off the bench to add to this squad makes a lot of sense.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Heat now has two primary options ahead of next month’s draft — make the selection and add to its young core or try to trade the pick to acquire Milwaukee Bucks two-time NBA MVP and nine-time All-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo or another All-Star talent this offseason.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
The ruched toe detail adds to the chic design, and the soft, durable insole was designed to withstand daily wear.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
This raises import costs and adds to pressure on their already limited foreign exchange reserves.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
He's decided to add to this poopshow by representing himself in court.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Sweat can also shift the skin’s pH and microbiome, adding to inflammation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
While some debate over the cost, many shoppers agreed the comforting, family-friendly meal was worth adding to their carts, especially for an easy weeknight dinner with enough leftovers for another meal the next day.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Having him as a do-it-all forward off the bench to add to this squad makes a lot of sense.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Heat now has two primary options ahead of next month’s draft — make the selection and add to its young core or try to trade the pick to acquire Milwaukee Bucks two-time NBA MVP and nine-time All-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo or another All-Star talent this offseason.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
The ruched toe detail adds to the chic design, and the soft, durable insole was designed to withstand daily wear.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
This raises import costs and adds to pressure on their already limited foreign exchange reserves.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
He's decided to add to this poopshow by representing himself in court.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Sweat can also shift the skin’s pH and microbiome, adding to inflammation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
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“Add to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add%20to. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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