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
Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Some people like adding cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips for added flavor.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Solo Ball scored eight points in the second half to finish with a team-high 14, and Reed added 12 and seven rebounds of his own as the Huskies finished with a 41-35 advantage on the glass.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For added miles, paddle three miles from Salmon Run to Long Point, where the sandstone cliffline juts 60 feet above the water.
—Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Some people like adding cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips for added flavor.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Junior forward Pharrel Payne had 25 points in 25 minutes off the bench, while Wade Taylor IV scored 16 and added five dimes.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Solo Ball scored eight points in the second half to finish with a team-high 14, and Reed added 12 and seven rebounds of his own as the Huskies finished with a 41-35 advantage on the glass.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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Guests can also purchase a wearable Power-Up Band for additional interactivity across SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Coal ash ponds and acid mine drainage pose additional threats, with the EPA identifying over 1,000 U.S. sites contaminated by coal ash, affecting rivers, streams, and drinking water according to the Citizens’ Climate Lobby report.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Murillo’s name has been attached to that song since his first few months in Nottingham and one game in particular when West Ham United were the opposition at the City Ground.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Initial experimental validation of the concept Electrodes were attached, and the experiment began in complete darkness, eliminating potential photoelectric interference.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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That basic annuity is calculated using years of service and the highest average pay during three consecutive years of service, so even employees who are eligible for the program could end up with a lower-than-expected benefit if they are pushed out.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the developer has projected 21 new elementary school students, the village, using a formula based on numbers of bedrooms per residence, calculated the number at 25.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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He could not be reached for further comment on Tuesday.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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But a spokesperson for Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, whose district includes the area in question, said a meeting with the landlord and LAPD had taken place but provided no further details.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
Verb
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This week, the University of Central Florida introduced Scott Frost as its new football coach.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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He has been introduced as its new athletic director and, technically, Jeremiah Donati is not an employee of the University of South Carolina.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The agency's acting chief recently said FEMA plans to give states more responsibility for disaster recovery in anticipation of hurricane season, the Associated Press reported.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Another commenter expanded on this, pointing to the food and utensil choices as dead giveaways of American eating.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
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“Added.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/added. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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