How to Use add-in in a Sentence
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From bears and mushrooms to acorns and leaves, this slime kit has so many sweet add-ins.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024
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Just make sure your add-ins are about the size of your macaroni.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2023
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All the cookies, cakes, and other add-ins are baked by hand and then put into the ice cream.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
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Each can comes packed with a fish base, plus add-ins like beans, peppers, tomato, and corn.
—SELF, 24 Feb. 2023
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But the add-ins are where Garten’s from-a-can cranberry sauce truly stands out.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Whether from a boxed mix or from scratch, brownies take well to a variety of add-ins.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
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The garnishes, or add-ins, can be as plain or fancy as one likes.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
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Beyond that, sour cream is another one of my go-to add-ins.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
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This comes in the box with the Ultimate model and, for now, is a free preorder add-in for the base model.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2023
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It’s made from 100% cotton and makes a great add-in for an Easter basket or to gift the hostess of your Easter meal.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
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This recipe is excellent as is, but add-ins are always an option.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Stirring in some milk, creamer, sugar, or any other add-in should help take the bitter edge off.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Sep. 2024
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Feel free to make unique colors, add scents, or even use other add-ins to customize your playdough.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
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Flavor add-ins will make your vinaigrette even better, and so much fresher-tasting than store-bought.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Aside from the add-ins, drinking decaf coffee may also be an option for many people.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The single-serving packets contain oats packed with fiber and protein, plus add-ins like chia seeds and hulled buckwheat for a hearty, chewy texture.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
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Inspired by the recipe on the box of Chex cereals, this variation changes up the add-ins slightly and leans heavily on the Worcestershire sauce for punch.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 10 June 2023
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This meal would take nicely to any number of protein add-ins, though, like rotisserie chicken, shrimp, or scallops.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
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That led to a discussion on potentially beneficial add-ins to that first cup of Joe.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024
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While hashbrown potatoes might be the titular ingredient, this recipe is all about the add-ins: creamy, tangy sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, and Cheddar cheese.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Coffee add-ins The healthiness of a particular coffee depends on the type and amount of milk or cream used and how that aligns with someone's health goals, Cording said.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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One taster commented that this recipe has all the greatest hits of deviled egg add-ins, including the hot sauce, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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As for fiber, well, eggs are pretty much lacking in that nutrient, so your eggy add-ins will be particularly clutch there.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025
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Depending on additions to the base, a soufflé can be a sweet dessert, such as lemon, chocolate, or even pumpkin; or a savory side or main with add-ins like cheese, meat, or carrots in this case.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Just make sure to use a plain granola, ideally lightly sweetened, without any chocolate or super sweet add-ins.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
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Enjoy cream cheese in desserts that incorporate healthful add-ins, such as pumpkin cheesecake or mini fruit tarts.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
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So rather than focusing on the base of your salad as your primary fiber source—the greens—concentrate on dressing it up with fiber-rich add-ins like artichoke hearts and legumes instead.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
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Flavor the egg salad with mustard, cayenne pepper, and other add-ins. 03 Tomato Carbonara Brighten up a heavy pasta dish with fresh-from-the-farmers'-market cherry tomatoes.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
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While totes are generally easy to smush down or lie flat as the last add-in to a packed suitcase, this Frances Valentine fisherman's tote saves even more space by collapsing down into a neat, thin disk.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2023
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Upgrade traditional chicken salad with crunchy add-ins like pecans, Granny Smith apples, celery, and red onion.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
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