Synonyms of adding

adding

verb

present participle of add

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attaching
• introducing
• inserting
• annexing
• expanding
• affixing
• appending
• augmenting
• increasing
• adjoining
• injecting
• enhancing
• reinforcing
• multiplying
• tacking (on)
• extending
• tying
• supplying
• infusing
• subjoining
• fixing
• supplementing
• enlarging
• tagging
• complementing
• lengthening
• escalating
• amplifying
• prolonging
• intensifying
• grafting
• raising
• enforcing
• compounding
• elongating
• boosting
• heightening
• strengthening
• fastening
• hitching
• maximizing
• swelling (up)
• magnifying
• interfusing
• protracting
• aggrandizing
• beefing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• removing
• subtracting
• deducting
• separating
• taking off
• reducing
• disconnecting
• detaching
• cutting
• abating
• decreasing
• knocking off
• diminishing
• lowering
• severing
• excising
• lessening
• contracting
• bating
• shortening
• curtailing
• unfastening
• abridging
• compressing
• disjoining
• amputating
• condensing
• lopping (off)
• cutting back
• constricting
• abbreviating
• retrenching

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summing
• calculating
• counting
• totaling
• casting (up)
• computing
• totalizing
• summating
• telling
• putting together
• numbering
• tabulating
• footing (up)
• figuring
• toting (up)
• tallying
• totting (up)
• enumerating
• working out
• tabling
• ciphering
• recomputing
• reckoning
• refiguring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adding

Meanwhile, Charlotte’s population is growing rapidly, with the city adding more residents over any other in the past year. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Teams have flown thousands of kilometres between games over these six weeks, adding unnecessary fatigue and logistical challenges. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026

After picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option and adding key pieces across the roster, the Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations as the team eyes a second consecutive division title. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Vintage furniture features throughout both public spaces and guest rooms, adding depth and character. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Climate change is adding further pressure to food systems and rural livelihoods. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

In North Carolina, House Bill 8 was part of a larger education bill that also covered things like adding a computer science requirement for high school graduation. — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Looks consisted of pieces that were ideal for day and night, with Washington’s dress adding a a distinct touch of warm tones and a scalloped motif. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

According to a 2023 Fort Worth housing report, the city is adding jobs faster than housing, which is increasing home values and putting ownership out of reach for most residents. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026