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
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
The cushion covers are also removable and machine washable for added durability.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
To do that, Aven has added features like on-demand digital notarization, removing the need for an in-person notary.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The gas engine is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 3.8 kWh battery that juices three electric motors: one set between the engine and gearbox to reduce turbo lag and two at the front axle for added propulsion.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
The cushion covers are also removable and machine washable for added durability.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Risinger added that Metsera's most advanced pipeline candidate is MET-079i, an injectable and monthly GLP-1 for obesity.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
To do that, Aven has added features like on-demand digital notarization, removing the need for an in-person notary.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for added
Adjective
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Reed may face additional charges for the assault on the Malibu Jack’s employee, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For example, my car dealer must have my mobile number attached to my name and my automobile.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When attached, your iPhone hangs upside down, like a purse.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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The system that would have calculated Brown’s risk score — or any defendant’s score — is not readily available to the public, but the Observer found a breakdown of the general formula through the foundation that helped develop Mecklenburg’s policies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Goldman Sachs has calculated that a bubble popping could wipe out up to 20% of the S&P 500’s valuation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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No further details were provided.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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Commissioners briefly discussed Ballard’s motion, which was to direct staff to conduct further research on an ordinance.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 2025 Ford Explorer midsize SUV introduced new features, and lost a couple less popular ones, when the when the three-row family hauler hit dealerships in July 2024.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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And, finally, last but likely not least, Joey Cantillo broke into the big leagues last summer and officially introduced himself on Tuesday night.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the more deadpan Jessica Pegula summed it up succinctly.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The expansion will also include more language support, with plans to increase access to consulting and capital assistance in Spanish and Marshallese, according to an organization news release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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When asked by a reporter for more details about how Trump planned to ban mail-in ballots, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration planned to work with Republicans on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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By 2019, Kirk expanded into electoral politics with Turning Point Action, a 501(c)(4) that allowed his network to directly campaign for Republicans.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Added.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/added. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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