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 filmmaker added that news of the film’s streaming debut being paused will sadly increase piracy of the film in India.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Furry textures added a tactile surprise to Loewe’s oversized jean shorts and slouchy jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Each sip reflects Lazio’s volcanic soil, adding distinctive minerality and depth.
—Fulvio De Bonis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
In true Acadiana style, the secret to these one-of-a-kind burgers is a special sauce that adds a kick and is specifically suited to South Louisianan’s tastes.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Furry textures added a tactile surprise to Loewe’s oversized jean shorts and slouchy jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Each sip reflects Lazio’s volcanic soil, adding distinctive minerality and depth.
—Fulvio De Bonis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
In true Acadiana style, the secret to these one-of-a-kind burgers is a special sauce that adds a kick and is specifically suited to South Louisianan’s tastes.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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In July, Deadline reported that Apple TV+ greenlit a dramedy series inspired by I’m Glad My Mom Died, with Aniston attached.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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Reacher star Alan Ritchson was originally attached to opposite Midthunder but bowed out due to scheduling conflicts.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Using Zumper for rent prices, the salary needed to afford a typical studio apartment in each city was calculated.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Part-time students are calculated on partial basis, leading to fewer students reported than when using a total headcount.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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So in 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases formally recommended parents introduce children under the age of 3 to allergens like nuts.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aquatic nuisance species are non-native plants and animals that can cause ecological or economic harm, or even harm to human health if introduced to a body of water.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps Counsell summed it up best.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Cats are notoriously mischievous—but there's a reason so many people have them anyway, and one man summed it up in a viral TikTok video.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Having a large needle inserted into my spine for 20 minutes in order to collect enough cerebrospinal fluid was terrifying.—
Michelle Maves,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, the real ineptitude occurs a little earlier when River interprets a fight that Gimball has with Jaffrey’s chief of staff, Tyson Bowman (Abraham Popoola), as a physical attack and inserts himself into the scene, setting off this tragicomic series of events.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Breakfast of Champions With its delicious maple glaze, this cake definitely counts as breakfast in our book.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Club name Home Depot is also counting on a pickup in housing activity to drive sales.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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But the creation was so popular that other grandes dames of international society were soon donning their own versions—affixed to semiprecious and precious stones such as aquamarine and morganite.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kris Jenner is waiting in a Rolls-Royce out front, affixed with the same KngKylie plates and a glove compartment full of the upcoming Kylie Cosmetics lip gloss launch.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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When a snowstorm blows up suddenly and socks in the entire area, Lester and Mike begin a search that soon expands with the aid of local neighbors and law enforcement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Functional Fabric Fair has also expanded its speaker programming to provide forward-thinking insights and solutions to current challenges.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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