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as in attaching
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 summing
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 adding
Beyond the two professional development days, options will include adding time to each school day, taking a spring break day or adding days at the end of the year.
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Anne Li, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Student and teacher input continues to shape the course and Weatherford said there is always room for improvement, such as adding additional novels that represent the Asian Pacific Islander and Native American experience, and more professional learning for teachers.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump is expected to hold further consultations this week, Axios said, before adding that White House officials said an attack is still on the table.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Transfer to another plate; repeat process with remaining meat, adding more oil to pan if dry.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Crews on Monday appear to be adding barbed wire atop cement barricades already wrapped around the building — measures no doubt added in response to a consistent group of protestors committed to gathering daily outside the complex near Fort Snelling.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Calabasas Mayor James Bozajian announced The Commons at Calabasas shopping center is adding 12 to 14 new shops and restaurants.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
The primary way to prevent kidney stones is to drink plenty of water; however, adding lemon to your water can be even more beneficial.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
The vehicle was later located in Rockford, Illinois, officials said, adding that evidence showed the suspect had access to it before and after the killings.
—Muri Assuncao, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Anne Li, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Student and teacher input continues to shape the course and Weatherford said there is always room for improvement, such as adding additional novels that represent the Asian Pacific Islander and Native American experience, and more professional learning for teachers.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump is expected to hold further consultations this week, Axios said, before adding that White House officials said an attack is still on the table.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Transfer to another plate; repeat process with remaining meat, adding more oil to pan if dry.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Crews on Monday appear to be adding barbed wire atop cement barricades already wrapped around the building — measures no doubt added in response to a consistent group of protestors committed to gathering daily outside the complex near Fort Snelling.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Calabasas Mayor James Bozajian announced The Commons at Calabasas shopping center is adding 12 to 14 new shops and restaurants.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
The primary way to prevent kidney stones is to drink plenty of water; however, adding lemon to your water can be even more beneficial.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
The vehicle was later located in Rockford, Illinois, officials said, adding that evidence showed the suspect had access to it before and after the killings.
—Muri Assuncao, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adding
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The Vanguard has a rotary dial, an info-dense LCD screen, nice aluminum housing for the keyboard, plus a magnetic-attaching wrist rest that’s plush and looks sophisticated.—
Cameron Faulkner,
The Verge,
20 Jan. 2026
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One of the most tedious parts of ordering a new rug is attaching nonstick pads to the bottom.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Content creator Olly Hume shared a skit of the DJ at the Brooklyn-Peltz wedding introducing Victoria to her dance with Brooklyn.—
Janelle Ash , Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The second-generation model arrived in 2022, followed by the third in 2023, with the fourth generation launching in 2024 – with each iteration introducing updates in styling, powertrain options, and safety features.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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New information from the show’s calculating power broker Sinatra, portrayed by Julianne Nicholson, revealed otherwise, sending Xavier into unfamiliar territory above ground.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some sports commentators dive deep into the data, running simulations and calculating expected probability outcomes before making their picks.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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But as Scheierman prepared to inbound the ball in the frontcourt, Mazzulla pivoted, calling Williams to the bench and inserting Gonzalez.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Titans, who were coming off single-digit losses to UC Davis and UC Riverside on the road last week, went with a different starting lineup, inserting Davis White in at guard in place of fellow freshman Bryce Cofield.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cohen is counting on both of those things to be true to get the club closer to its lofty goal of competing for a league championship in its first season.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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After the rapid release of three studio albums in the span of three years, not counting a flurry of EPs and live recordings, Bryan mostly took last year off to recalibrate.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Jan. 2026
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Opponents complained that annexing the whole of Mexico would be financially ruinous, and frowned upon having the military indefinitely deployed to Mexico, where most of the citizens would not welcome them.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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Lately, the president has revisited his preoccupation with annexing Greenland in an increasingly belligerent manner.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela exported about 749,000 barrels per day last year, totaling less than 1% of global supply, according to data and analytics company Kpler.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Continuing the discussion of investing in California, Newsom noted that the state is undertaking a substantial number of infrastructure projects, totaling about $109 billion across 28,000 projects.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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While Aspen’s footprint is fixed, Deer Valley is still expanding, creating new ski-in/ski-out neighborhoods and appealing to buyers who value convenience and proximity to a major international airport.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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During these years, England was involved in different wars, the British Empire was expanding globally, and the Industrial Revolution was in full swing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Adding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adding. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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