as in additional
resulting in an increase in amount or number
ever since his mother got sick, he's had the added responsibility of getting his little sister ready for school
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as in attached
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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as in calculated
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 added
Annie Nova, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Although the major carriers have largely committed to not passing along any extra surcharges to consumers with the fees kicking in, the escalation of the fees starting in April delivers an added risk that the costs could get too high and begin to be passed along to shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
Brayden Sylvester had 2 goals and 3 assists, while Ty Downs, Warrun Stuart and Cooper Clemons added 2 goals each.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Investing in these products can entail added risks and complexities, advisors said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Although the major carriers have largely committed to not passing along any extra surcharges to consumers with the fees kicking in, the escalation of the fees starting in April delivers an added risk that the costs could get too high and begin to be passed along to shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Savahhan McGowan added 10 points off the bench.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
Brayden Sylvester had 2 goals and 3 assists, while Ty Downs, Warrun Stuart and Cooper Clemons added 2 goals each.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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Wagon tours are an additional $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-10; free for children under 3.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Screeners aren’t meant to diagnose learning disabilities like dyslexia, but rather identify areas where kids could use additional support.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The four styles include the $80 LoveShackFancy Classic Ballet in Pastel, a feminine silhouette with satin ribbons that can be attached to the shoe rivets and wrap around the ankle to mirror the quintessential ballerina look.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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But, Dolores is the only one that has a skeleton with some flesh attached.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Birthday celebrations in subsequent years seem hardly to have been calculated to kindle a sense of humility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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That November, the New York Times calculated that oil and coal interests had contributed $75 million to his campaign — far short of a billion but still a massive sum.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coming in the heart of awards season, the ceremony could provide further clues about academy voting patterns ahead of the Oscars on March 15.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, the Japanese added no further birdies and signed for a 66 to finish runner-up on 23-under-par 265.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Russian state has introduced incentives for women who have three or more children, including lump-sum payments, tax breaks and state benefits.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The hotel has introduced a 10-point plan aimed at making the property carbon neutral by 2030.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As The Autopian summed it up, there’s nothing earth-shattering – technologically speaking – here.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2026
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Palmer’s goal from open play, which involved theoretical No 10 Fernandez carrying the ball out wide, full-back Cucurella underlapping him, and Palmer finishing in the box, summed that up.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every 15 days under the previous administration, more Americans died as a result of drugs than were killed on 9/11.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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There were far more opportunities for those than Boston would have liked, however.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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And because everything must be swept up, co-opted and expanded upon by AI, the repeating of the offensive word wasn’t just confined to the BBC’s airing of the award show.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Working with Planning and Economic Development, the council has adjusted and expanded eligibility guidelines.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Added.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/added. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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