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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
It’s made of material that’s soft to the touch and has a layer of cushion that helps reduce noise and adds comfort.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The high-shine finish also adds a playful flair that will pop in your footwear collection.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
The menu will include classics like cacio e pepe and carbonara that are finished in a pan over charcoal, which adds an unique smokiness to the dishes.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Overhead, a contemporary metal pendant light adds just the right amount of tension.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
And, most recently, Pig the Gemini’s Lover Girl, a tape that adds a teaspoon of sugar to the complicated romance of Southern pain rap.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2025
Made with Reebok’s DMX technology, these sneakers come with lightweight, dynamic cushioning that adds additional spring and shock absorption with every step.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Ouai’s peony-pink perfume puts a splash of champagne and a medley of flowers into a scent that adds a celebratory spin to winding down for bed.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The high-shine finish also adds a playful flair that will pop in your footwear collection.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
The menu will include classics like cacio e pepe and carbonara that are finished in a pan over charcoal, which adds an unique smokiness to the dishes.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Overhead, a contemporary metal pendant light adds just the right amount of tension.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
And, most recently, Pig the Gemini’s Lover Girl, a tape that adds a teaspoon of sugar to the complicated romance of Southern pain rap.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2025
Made with Reebok’s DMX technology, these sneakers come with lightweight, dynamic cushioning that adds additional spring and shock absorption with every step.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Ouai’s peony-pink perfume puts a splash of champagne and a medley of flowers into a scent that adds a celebratory spin to winding down for bed.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adds
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The campaign also introduces employee-level discounts on all vehicles through June 2.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The bill introduces a six-month timeline for environmental reviews of new energy projects, and an amendment clarified that the review period begins once a complete permit application is filed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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One is a longstanding dispute over how the Office of Personnel Management calculates the Postal Service's liabilities for pre-1970 pension benefits.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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With this demographic information, the pension planner calculates how much can go into the plan for executives and owners and how much will have to go in for the employees each year to pass IRS testing.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The seating portion attaches easily with quick-release buckles.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Now, during Callahan’s appointments at Next Steps, neuro-adaptive exercise specialist Creighton Goss attaches electrodes to the back of Callahan’s neck along his cervical spine and then midway down his back, near his thoracic spine.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The old-fashioned furnishings provide storage and display space that enhances the bathroom's utility.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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The combination of the suite’s ECM capabilities with the launcher’s decoy system enhances the ship’s defense capabilities against different threats.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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In addition, introducing fire emissions further augments the CO2 levels reviewed in the study.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The key point is that Generative AI augments and is not a substitute for human creativity, and the same idea applies to the other behaviors of transcendence.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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This approach increases data reliability, while providing a granular understanding of how the physical environment interacts with social regulation.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The peculiar behavior of these materials, where resistance increases linearly with temperature, contrasting with the quadratic behavior in typical metals, has puzzled scientists for years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2025
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Covering such varied stories reinforces the importance of empathy and understanding in storytelling.—
Austin American-Statesman,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach ensures that the podcast reinforces the company's core values and mission in a way that resonates with employees.—
Fatima Zaidi,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Adds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adds. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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