ADDS Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

adds

verb

present tense third-person singular of add

as in introduces

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 calculates

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 adds Jessica Hecht, playing one of the hostages, adds her typically off-beat depth, and I was most amused by John Ortiz as the FBI agent with the standard G-man voice and personality to match. —

Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 It’s spread out over a clutch of open-air bamboo pavilions which overlook the Ayung River (the sound of babbling water adds an extra layer of Zen to the treatments). —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 Blending in Greek yogurt, chia seeds, flax seeds, nut butter or cottage cheese adds meaningful protein and nutrients without the heavy metal concerns or the premium price tag. —

Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 Their flesh adds another wrinkle to the story. —

Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 Ringwald’s prim, disciplined portrayal adds just the right touch of endearing spunkiness, while McCarthy, fighting with his social demons, is a likable rich kid with character substance. —

Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 The flatter cut across the top of the foot (instead of a deep curve) adds a bit more coverage, which works well with sneakers or ankle boots. —

Malia Griggs, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026 The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information. —

K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 Instead of eradicating catcher framing like full abdication to the robots would have, the challenge system adds new layers to the charade of trying to sell strikes. —

Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026

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Verb

Going Up is a series that introduces you to the need-to-know projects around the region.

— Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
This introduces a new layer of societal and political tension, as building the infrastructure needed for advanced AI systems may face resistance from communities concerned about environmental impact and energy consumption.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026