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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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the need to be back home before 5:00 p.m. adds to the difficulty of arranging the trip
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Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
About five people die from venomous snake bites in the United States each year, the CDC added, warning that the number would be higher if those bitten did not seek medical treatment.
—Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The signing adds another high-profile Korean artist to UMK’s growing roster, which includes Dean, Heyoon, Okasian and Bryan Chase, as the Universal Music Group division continues to expand its footprint in the competitive K-pop market.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
The edition featured 45 new and returning brands on schedule, with some adding next-gen inputs to the show.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Texas Democrats are thwarting the redistricting effort by state Republicans that, based on the previous election's results, could add five seats for the GOP in the U.S. House.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
About five people die from venomous snake bites in the United States each year, the CDC added, warning that the number would be higher if those bitten did not seek medical treatment.
—Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The signing adds another high-profile Korean artist to UMK’s growing roster, which includes Dean, Heyoon, Okasian and Bryan Chase, as the Universal Music Group division continues to expand its footprint in the competitive K-pop market.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
The edition featured 45 new and returning brands on schedule, with some adding next-gen inputs to the show.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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