How to Use add in a Sentence
add
verb- Add one cup of sugar to the mixture.
- Next, add the remaining butter to the pan.
- When you add three and seven, you get ten.
- In this dish, fresh herbs add lots of color and flavor.
- She's planning to add some new flowers to the garden.
- This winter, he added skiing to his list of favorite sports.
- We can help you add excitement to your vacation.
- She adds a certain amount of experience and authority to the project.
- The historical details add depth to his story.
- The company is adding over 200 jobs this year.
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So there is room to add more shifts.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
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No score yet, be the first to add.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
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The club hasn’t added a starter so far.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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Chia seeds or flax add omega-3s and fiber.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Nick Loftin added a two-run homer.
—Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
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At this point, Ray added her thoughts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
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Mix well and add the final egg.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
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Maybe more options will be added.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
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Taste and add more gochugaru if needed.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Once added, sales began to pop.
—Luke Burbank, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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Smith was added in the seventh round.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Add to the broth before adding the okra.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
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Her next chance to add to her records will come in front of a home crowd.
—USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2022
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Dump them in the blender, add dairy and liquid, then blend.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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The head coach added some more nuance about his process as well.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
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Then add 3 pieces of chicharrones along the taco.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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All wheel drive can be added for $1,500.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
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Scrape down sides of bowl, and add honey and lemon zest and juice.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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To break up the color, add a pair of black suede flip-flops.
—Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 28 June 2026
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The Marlins added two runs in the fourth.
—Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
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