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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
Briere said the Flyers' rebuild was entering its next phase, shifting from subtracting players to adding them.
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The changes come as industry profit leader Delta and other airlines are refreshing their cabins, adding more expensive — and profitable — premium seats as wealthier customers continue to drive results.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Plain oats are nutritious on their own, but adding seeds, nuts, and fruit can provide a wider range of vitamins and minerals while increasing fiber and protein.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The salad is dressed in a brown butter vinaigrette, adding a nutty and warm tone to the fresh spring produce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Alysha Khan said, adding that her dad eagerly agreed.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
In addition to hiring ambassadors, money will also go toward adding staffers in the security operations center, which collects feeds from more than 2,000 cameras, and security guards who are typically law enforcement.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
And by adding a svelte T-shirt and some walking-friendly flats to the mix, the rest of your look will be just as comfortable while earning you some stylish street cred.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The changes come as industry profit leader Delta and other airlines are refreshing their cabins, adding more expensive — and profitable — premium seats as wealthier customers continue to drive results.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Plain oats are nutritious on their own, but adding seeds, nuts, and fruit can provide a wider range of vitamins and minerals while increasing fiber and protein.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
The salad is dressed in a brown butter vinaigrette, adding a nutty and warm tone to the fresh spring produce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Alysha Khan said, adding that her dad eagerly agreed.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
In addition to hiring ambassadors, money will also go toward adding staffers in the security operations center, which collects feeds from more than 2,000 cameras, and security guards who are typically law enforcement.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
And by adding a svelte T-shirt and some walking-friendly flats to the mix, the rest of your look will be just as comfortable while earning you some stylish street cred.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adding
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To do so, Republicans intend to keep the bill narrowly focused on the funding, rather than attaching other priorities.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rescuers were finally able to free Troy Saturday evening by guiding him with harnesses and attaching him to a boat, according to the fire district.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each nanocluster has its own field, but those fields start out all pointing in random directions, summing to zero.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Jan. 2018
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People are urged to keep windows and doors closed, run air conditioners and air purifiers, and avoid introducing further air pollution with grilling or fireplaces.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the hope is that the industry will recognize the financial incentive of introducing diverse perspectives.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some examples include calculating protein macros for a recipe, generating side-by-side comparison tables from multiple tabs, and creating summaries of long documents or websites.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2026
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The state’s homestead market-value exclusion program automatically deducts a certain amount of value for the purpose of calculating property taxes.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Cora made lineup changes Monday, moving Trevor Story down to the five-hole and inserting Masataka Yoshida into the two-hole.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But humans have a long habit of inserting their own feelings into the story of the dinosaurs.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The instructors at the Atomic Ballroom, based in Costa Mesa, led the dance record effort, giving a step-by-step instruction to those who showed up, the Guinness World Record adjudicator counting the crowd.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Since 2022, the teams have split 28 games, counting the playoffs.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich last month suggested annexing southern Lebanon.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The proposal to study Texas annexing New Mexico counties is far-fetched and unrealistic, with virtually no serious chance of success given the legal, political, and practical hurdles involved, including the requirement that both states and Congress would need to approve such a merger.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Due to the quick moving nature of these showers, rainfall amounts won't be too high, generally totaling around a quarter of an inch or less, slightly higher amounts north and west of the city.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Single-source grants The legislative auditor’s report found that from July 2022 through December 2024, BHA paid out roughly $200 million annually to counties, tribes and providers for services related to mental health and substance abuse disorder, totaling some 830 separate grant agreements.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Adding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adding. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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