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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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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
But Setser sees problems with the country’s economic program that won’t go away even if that happens – adding more layers of risk to the US intervention.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Rattler completed 20 of 26 passes for 227 yards while adding another 20 yards scrambling.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Many of the rentals also feature pools, adding an extra element of interest, and pet-friendly accommodations welcome the furriest guests.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The debris-ridden area spans at least half a square mile, officials said, adding debris was also found more than two miles away from the plant.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Fry laid down a perfect bunt, adding another run.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Safdie only made slight changes to the ending, like adding a conversation Kerr has with a doctor after the loss.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Built with a sturdy wood frame and a waterproof top, it’s designed to last while adding a sleek touch to your space.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
During release week, there were five additional digital versions that dropped that adding assorted bonus material.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Rattler completed 20 of 26 passes for 227 yards while adding another 20 yards scrambling.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Many of the rentals also feature pools, adding an extra element of interest, and pet-friendly accommodations welcome the furriest guests.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The debris-ridden area spans at least half a square mile, officials said, adding debris was also found more than two miles away from the plant.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Fry laid down a perfect bunt, adding another run.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Safdie only made slight changes to the ending, like adding a conversation Kerr has with a doctor after the loss.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Built with a sturdy wood frame and a waterproof top, it’s designed to last while adding a sleek touch to your space.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
During release week, there were five additional digital versions that dropped that adding assorted bonus material.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adding
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That’s because Republicans’ opposition to attaching any health care credits extension to a must-pass funding bill fundamentally limits their ability to offer much else.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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This Anker portable charger remedies that situation by magnetically attaching to the back of an iPhone 14, 15, 16, or 17 for wireless charging.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the event, the importance of introducing young people to music was emphasized by Smith and his foundation.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The third play shows the Bucs introducing a slight wrinkle to their formation, giving Mayfield and Egbuka a different look.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Democrats appallingly gamed the system early on by inserting their activists (rather than fair-minded community members) on the map-drawing panels.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025
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That’s why Kurtis MacDermid remained in the lineup on their fourth line, instead of inserting Lycksell.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Florida Realty Marketplace puts this sum even higher, calculating that the average annual cost of home insurance in the Sunshine State is $5,376 for a home with $300,000 in dwelling coverage.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, Morgan Stanley worried the quality of government data is deteriorating, saying October collections of price data that go into calculating CPI are already missing.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Israel is barred from occupying or annexing Gaza.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli government has discussed the possibility of annexing all or part of the West Bank, and far-right ministers have pushed for a complete annexation.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Davidson and the Blackhawks are counting on it.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Aggies are 5-1 overall, not counting an opening-night game against Mercer in the FCS Kickoff Classic in Alabama that was halted because of nearby lightning strikes with the Aggies leading 23-17 in the fourth quarter.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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In August, Vogue described how fashionistas and celebrities are affixing Labubus to their expensive Birkins and Chanel bags.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
5 Oct. 2025
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In Wisconsin, the secretary of state is responsible for recording acts of the governor, affixing the great seal, keeping custody of state records, laws, books and more.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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From 2013 to 2017, Epstein’s attorney made 97 withdrawals totaling over $800,000 in cash from Deutsche Bank’s Park Avenue branch.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Each method allows up to 10 votes per couple, totaling 20 votes.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Adding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adding. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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