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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
The print, which looks like it could be inspired by a fall scene on the East Coast, adds visual interest, depth, and warmth to your space.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
But the Amontillado adds this really different perspective.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And then there is one big betrayal by a Haverford team members that adds even more peril to the surprised ambush.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Cinnamon Rolls, Pillsbury adds a little something extra to our breakfast tables.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
This appearance adds another layer to the ongoing situation surrounding the former AEW World Champion, who has been absent from television since April.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Italian flag livery adds character and styling to the car.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The firm adds Dishoom to its growing slate of restaurant investments, including Japanese Kobe beef chain Kisshokichi and Spanish casual dining brand Goiko.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Modi’s attendance at the gathering also adds heft to Xi’s guest list.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
But the Amontillado adds this really different perspective.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And then there is one big betrayal by a Haverford team members that adds even more peril to the surprised ambush.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Cinnamon Rolls, Pillsbury adds a little something extra to our breakfast tables.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
This appearance adds another layer to the ongoing situation surrounding the former AEW World Champion, who has been absent from television since April.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Italian flag livery adds character and styling to the car.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The firm adds Dishoom to its growing slate of restaurant investments, including Japanese Kobe beef chain Kisshokichi and Spanish casual dining brand Goiko.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Modi’s attendance at the gathering also adds heft to Xi’s guest list.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adds
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This 2023 sci-fi slasher introduces us to Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) and her mom, Pam (Julie Bowen).—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Using Economic Policy Institute data, Investopedia calculates $650,000 to cover childcare, transportation, meals, and other expenses, with college costs exceeding $230,000 for two children.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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An overpayment can happen when the SSA incorrectly calculates a person's benefits or when a beneficiary fails to update a change in income.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The area was hit heavily by flooding and widespread destruction because the Mississippi River attaches at the mouth of the ward.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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As evidence that Midjourney trained its AI system on its intellectual property, the studio attaches dozens of images showing the tool’s outputs compared to stills from its movies and TV shows.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Spence’s post on social media after Spurs’ victory over Man City at the Etihad perfectly sums him up.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now, even if the AL and NL were to stay, realignment is going to have to happen anyway once MLB expands to 32 teams.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The film expands on the novel Stabat Mater by Tiziano Scarpa, which in turn is based on the real life of Vivaldi who was a Roman Catholic priest and taught at the Ospedale della Pietà for almost 30 years.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Democrats who voted no or did not vote, which counts as a no vote, were Blanca Pacheco, of Downey, John Harabedian, of Pasadena, and Diane Papan, of San Mateo.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Every view counts toward your content reach.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Once a possible collision is identified, CREAM automatically computes the best strategy to avoid danger – a job that normally requires a lot of human input.—
David Szondy
August 26,
New Atlas,
26 Aug. 2025
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In each ring, the current layer computes a fingerprint or signature of the next layer out.—
Guy Fedorkow,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2025
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In general, the executive order inserts a layer of political control over both the announcement of new funding opportunities and the approval of individual grants.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Adds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adds. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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