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

More capability, fewer disruptions The modernization is aimed not only at adding new capabilities but also at keeping the aircraft relevant for years to come. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

The popular corn maze and sunflower gardens flooded, adding uncertainty to whether the former will be ready as usual for Conner Prairie's high-profile fall festivals. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026

Overall, Meng said retail investors appear to be adding downside protection through puts on individual stocks and inverse ETFs for broader market exposure, while also cutting their long positions. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Anthony, out since May with a torn finger ligament, appeared in his first rehab game for Double-A Portland on Tuesday, crushing a two-run homer while also drawing two walks and adding a single as DH. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The allegations stem from 2023 and 2024, Penn State said, adding that both fraternities operate off campus. — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Instead, state documents show medical and drug costs for Montana’s health plan are soaring by almost 17% between 2025 and 2027, adding $71 million in costs. — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Love continues, adding that the irony of the scene made her laugh. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

Officials are investigating the source of the oil, according to Fars News Agency, adding that a clean-up effort was underway. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026