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
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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
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Recent Examples of adding
Residents also opposed adding density in a very high fire severity zone, expressing concerns about wildfire evacuation.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Derrick Brown’s absence throughout most of last season proved to be a stunning blow for the run defense, and adding a pair of studs to the group will not only improve the unit, but also provide insurance in case of another major injury.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
City staff presented strategies that include adding more police officers, investing in community efforts and lobbying the state legislature for support.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
After adding the plants to the landscape prune them back to within a foot to 18 inches of the ground and begin normal landscape care.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The former Spice Girl reposted her husband’s Instagram Story, astutely adding a message of her own.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The Southern matriarch paired the oversized dress with a bright blue silk scarf tied over her shoulders, adding tropical flare to her preppy aesthetic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Many of those assumptions stem from studies of male, not female, athletes, adding extra uncertainty.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
This spring, western-style boots are adding a unique twist to outfits across the board.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Derrick Brown’s absence throughout most of last season proved to be a stunning blow for the run defense, and adding a pair of studs to the group will not only improve the unit, but also provide insurance in case of another major injury.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
City staff presented strategies that include adding more police officers, investing in community efforts and lobbying the state legislature for support.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
After adding the plants to the landscape prune them back to within a foot to 18 inches of the ground and begin normal landscape care.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The former Spice Girl reposted her husband’s Instagram Story, astutely adding a message of her own.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The Southern matriarch paired the oversized dress with a bright blue silk scarf tied over her shoulders, adding tropical flare to her preppy aesthetic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Many of those assumptions stem from studies of male, not female, athletes, adding extra uncertainty.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
This spring, western-style boots are adding a unique twist to outfits across the board.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adding
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Those concerned about attaching their name to a public comment may also submit theirs anonymously via the Federal Register pages (which are divided into separate policies for new passports, renewals, and correction or replacement requests).—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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Other techniques include using a tripod or stabilizing your phone on a flat surface and attaching a clip-on telephoto lens to magnify the moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Last of Us season 1, for example, remained true to the games by introducing prominent LGBTQ+ characters, including Ramsey as Ellie, Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett as Bill and Frank, and Storm Reid as Ellie’s first love, Riley.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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In high-stress emergencies, calculating the correct dose to withdraw from a vial takes time and increases the risk of error.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The remark was made by the calculating corporate climber Tom Wambsgans, on spotting a large Burberry handbag worn by a woman outside of the Roy family’s inner circle.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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It was suspended from the G8 after annexing Ukraine’s Crimea region in 2014.—
SYLVIE CORBET,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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For a decade, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been the West’s pariah after first annexing Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and then launching a full-scale invasion of the country.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Bellamy started six games in 2024 for the Orange, totaling 37 tackles and 2 interceptions.—
Matt Murschel,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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They were also required to hand over assets totaling 5 million pesos.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Apple pledged to fund a Houston data center for computer servers powering artificial intelligence — a technology the company is expanding into as part of an industrywide craze.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The actors' strike also posed the same problem for OD, Kojima's second game in development, powered by cloud computing technology from Microsoft's Xbox division.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The proliferation of mobile banking and the need for real-time transaction processing has pushed computing to the edge.—
Ramasankar Molleti,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Adding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adding. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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