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

Cetaphil’s formula addresses crepey skin by adding hydration, which helps to plump and smooth fine lines, while also working to rejuvenate skin cells and diminish signs of crepiness over time. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Changing out lighting, mirrors, and adding stylish decor can boost a bathroom’s look without major renos. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Momenta is part of a wave of companies making their debut on the Hong Kong exchange this week, alongside Apple supplier Luxshare and semiconductor foundry Nexchip, adding momentum to the local tech IPO market. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Have fun, and make sure this is genuinely adding something to your life. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

That’s because the accessory is equal parts practical and fashion-forward, keeping my hair out of my face while adding a bit of personality to my outfits. — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

If the daybed doesn’t have wheels, Button suggests adding casters to the legs for a DIY way to make the outdoor furniture mobile. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026

In the fifth, the Royals scored five runs before adding seven more in the seventh inning. — Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Instead of adding service charges to offset rising costs, restaurants should simply price menu items accordingly, said Parmelee. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026