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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of add
Players can add the Double Play feature to their Powerball ticket for an additional $1 per play.
—
Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Reverse-creaming is the secret to tender cakes Reverse creaming is a technique in which dry ingredients are mixed with butter prior to adding any wet ingredients.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Tru Washington added 12 points, five rebounds and four assists.
—Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Plus, its gold hardware adds an elevated flair to any outfit year-round.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for add
Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Reverse-creaming is the secret to tender cakes Reverse creaming is a technique in which dry ingredients are mixed with butter prior to adding any wet ingredients.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Tru Washington added 12 points, five rebounds and four assists.
—Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Plus, its gold hardware adds an elevated flair to any outfit year-round.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for add
Recent Examples of Synonyms for add
Verb
-
The super soft fleece material and cushioning provide ultimate comfort, and it can be attached to your luggage.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Vines growing against wood siding can contribute to rot, so plant vines along a fence, mailbox, trellis, or wire that isn't attached to your house.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Following a shocking upset and a day of panic, there was ultimately no need to calculate any run quotient.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
-
The Blue Valley School District is facing budget shortfalls that district officials say could mean cuts to programs, depending on how Kansas legislators decide to calculate and allocate public school funding across the state.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
These age prediction tools, introduced at the start of 2026, use factors such as the length of time an account has been active and its usage patterns to determine the authentic age of the user.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
-
To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The sequences after the game summed it up, from the embrace with Erik Spoelstra, being showered courtside by teammates, the moments with Micky Arison and Nick Arison on the opposite end of the sideline, and then the interaction with Pat Riley in the hallway leading to the locker room.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
-
These two categories do not sum to 100% because both factors could be present in an accident.—
Missy Cummings,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
He was lifted from the game without recording an out, only to get re-inserted in the second inning to complete two scoreless innings.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The change added a room where prisoners are to be examined and prepped for either a standard peripheral IV, or a central line — a more invasive procedure that inserts into the internal jugular in the neck, a femoral vein in the upper thigh or a subclavian vein in the chest.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
But Yee hopes that straight talk and her distinct lack of ornamentation will count for something with California voters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Now, those advocates count the city’s last major professional sports franchise — whose messy divorce with Oakland helped tank owner John Fisher’s reputation among residents — as an unusual bedfellow.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
-
According to wildlife officials, the couple may have laid an egg in early February, based on their activity tracked by GPS devices affixed to them.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Situationist is also expanding its team, with a new office above the new store.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Republican lawmakers are opposed to expanding health care to undocumented immigrants, and particularly ready to attack Democrat efforts to raise new revenues to do so.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
