ADDING (TO) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

adding (to)

verb

present participle of add (to)

as in increasing

to make greater in size, amount, or number the need to be back home before 5:00 p.m. adds to the difficulty of arranging the trip

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But the drought is still hitting home with record-low water levels on the Danube River disrupting grain transport, causing chronically congested terminals and an increasing pileup of crops with nowhere to go.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Our city is not alone in the trend of increasing e-scooter injuries.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of increasing

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Both companies say that weight-loss pills are expanding the market, rather than being bought only by people who'd already used the more expensive injectables.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Aid workers say the outbreak continues to outpace response that's been expanding across the five provinces affected.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanding

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Analysts say the shift could reshape Africa’s automotive industry by creating jobs, developing local supply chains and accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, although weak infrastructure and policy uncertainty remain significant obstacles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
In her new role, the company said Kanemitsu will oversee its strategic vision and day-to-day operations across Japan, focusing on accelerating customer success, deepening partner relationships and driving regional growth.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerating

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Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials say Russia is augmenting its arsenal with North Korean ballistic missiles, further raising the threat.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The iROSA wings sit forward of the legacy solar arrays, augmenting their electricity generation rather than replacing it.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of augmenting

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Kash says they are packed with antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids to neutralize free radicals that cause stress and inflammation and help with boosting your immune system overall.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
If North Korea and Russia continue to work closely on nuclear weapons, Japan and South Korea will use the North Korean threat to justify boosting their alliances with the United States.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

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