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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 idea is to add more insurers and medical groups over time, said Todd May, Health Net’s medical director for commercial health plans, who is among those driving the project.
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Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Each sandwich uses bread sourced from San Francisco’s Panorama Baking adding a satisfying crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
New production adds just a few hundred fresh vehicles a month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
As for the game Monday, the Panthers led 3-1 with 6:06 left in the second period after Sam Reinhart scored twice and Carter Verhaeghe added a goal, his third goal in as many games played.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Each sandwich uses bread sourced from San Francisco’s Panorama Baking adding a satisfying crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
New production adds just a few hundred fresh vehicles a month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
As for the game Monday, the Panthers led 3-1 with 6:06 left in the second period after Sam Reinhart scored twice and Carter Verhaeghe added a goal, his third goal in as many games played.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Oyster larvae can then attach to the shells, their preferred surface, and develop into mature oysters to help rebuild the habitat.—
Jillian Freyer,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Proceeds from companies that paid for their names to be attached to the event benefit the nonprofit White House Historical Association, the lead organizer of the egg roll.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The researchers also calculated how much each company's pollution contributed to the five hottest days of the year using 80 more computer simulations and then applying a formula that connects extreme heat intensity to changes in economic output.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Peterson Institute for International Economics calculated that tariffs could, at most, replace 40% of income tax revenues, but even that would require high tariffs that are likely to drive a recession, according to Clausing.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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To that end, the show creators introduced Catherine O’Hara as Joel’s therapist Gail in the first episode of Season 2.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the finale, a knock at the door introduces us to a stranger played by Niko Nicotera, who claims to be Alfie's father.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Kubilius sums it up with one fact: as things stand today, Russia can produce more weapons in three months than all the NATO member states, including the U.S., can produce in a year.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney perhaps summed it up best after the weekend victory over Stockport County, the fourth time in five league outings that Phil Parkinson’s side had won 1-0.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tightness in your gastrocnemius (calf) muscle, which inserts into the Achilles tendon, can contribute to this strain.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Posey was a breakout star in the latter stretch of the season and was eventually inserted into the starting lineup.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2025
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The same videos played a pivotal role in the last trial, when a witness counted the drinks Read appeared to drink at both establishments.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pretty wins are good for the soul, but ugly wins count just as much.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The loss is still there, permanently affixed like that sticky note.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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The status of All-Star defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains a question on top of a concern affixed to a worry.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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For 2024, the list was expanded to 450 companies and looked at their emissions between 2020 and 2022.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Capital One is expanding its travel perks, adding exclusive airport lounges, landings (think: snazzy, foodie-forward boutique lounges) and two hotel collections with special benefits.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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