1
as in to attach
to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase
the band recently added a saxophonist and a keyboard player to its ranks add another cup of flour to the mixture
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2
as in to calculate
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
when she added all the phone charges herself, she discovered an error in her bill
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Recent Examples of add
The same reviewer added that the front seams help keep the jeans from bunching.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 June 2025
The resurgence of fisherman sandals and oversized button-downs has only added fuel to the fire—or, maybe, fish to the net.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 June 2025
The Israeli military is continuing to target Iranian nuclear sites and infrastructure as well as other military targets, the spokesperson added.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
The e-commerce giant has been working on an overhaul for the past several months, the CNBC report said, adding that Amazon has not conducted any broad layoffs as part of this reorganization.
—Siddhi Mahatole, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 June 2025
The resurgence of fisherman sandals and oversized button-downs has only added fuel to the fire—or, maybe, fish to the net.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 June 2025
The Israeli military is continuing to target Iranian nuclear sites and infrastructure as well as other military targets, the spokesperson added.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
The e-commerce giant has been working on an overhaul for the past several months, the CNBC report said, adding that Amazon has not conducted any broad layoffs as part of this reorganization.
—Siddhi Mahatole, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add
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His contract is a strong candidate to appear in a trade, however, and there’s a chance Dallas needs to attach it to an asset to get below the second apron.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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If a defendant attaches evidence to a Rule 12(b)(6) motion, then that motion is converted to a motion for summary judgment under Rule 56.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Using statistical methods, the researchers calculated 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states between 2011 and 2023, compared with the number of deaths that would have been expected under the states’ pre-McDonald rules.—
Tribune News Service,
Twin Cities,
21 June 2025
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Based on the ozone forecast and sunlight angle, a computer calculates the strength of UV radiation at ground level.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
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The event introduces square dancing to the community.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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As Machiavelli famously observed, there is nothing more difficult or dangerous than introducing a new order of things.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Kathy Hochul summed it up with a single barnyard epithet There is the thicket, and there is the path.—
Jamie Malanowski,
Air Mail,
21 June 2025
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Brandon Lowe, the veteran second baseman, summed it up best last week.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Then, in 2020, with Adams freshly inserted as general manager, the Sabres signed Reinhart to a one-year contract that walked him to free agency.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Despite some mechanical issues during his minor league assignment, the Mets plan to insert him into the rotation during the next homestand.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Ballots that had that candidate ranked at the top will then have their votes counted toward their next preferred candidate.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 June 2025
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With more than 81% of ballots counted, unofficial returns from the city Board of Elections showed Mamdani holding a roughly 8% lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has generally polled as the primary’s front-runner.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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Camilla first wore it on Coronation Day in May 2023, where it was affixed to the front of her coronation crown, which was also made for Queen Mary.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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But its lid is instead shaped into the squashed arch of a pizza oven, with a pizza stone that can be affixed to the grill top to achieve admirable pies at around 700 degrees.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
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However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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