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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
An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Firewall training with FortiGate adds another layer, showing you how to set up rules and interfaces that keep systems secure.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit adds that during this time, several drivers saw the Sprinter van and either safely drove around the vehicle in the open lane or pulled over to the right shoulder with their four-way flashers on to help as many passengers as possible exit.
—John Perlstein, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This ability adds another layer of control by allowing operators to see exactly what users are doing online.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Zalewski adds placing the phone in the kitchen was their way of reinforcing the idea that talking to friends should not be an isolated experience.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Tahoe adds a new tool called the Device Recovery Assistant to the recovery environment, accessible from the Utilities menu.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
This golden bouquet, which comes in a speckled brown ceramic pot, adds moody vibes and a pop of fall-friendly color, to the countertops, table, or coffee table.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Cinnamon Rolls, Pillsbury adds a little something extra to our breakfast tables.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Firewall training with FortiGate adds another layer, showing you how to set up rules and interfaces that keep systems secure.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit adds that during this time, several drivers saw the Sprinter van and either safely drove around the vehicle in the open lane or pulled over to the right shoulder with their four-way flashers on to help as many passengers as possible exit.
—John Perlstein, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This ability adds another layer of control by allowing operators to see exactly what users are doing online.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Zalewski adds placing the phone in the kitchen was their way of reinforcing the idea that talking to friends should not be an isolated experience.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Tahoe adds a new tool called the Device Recovery Assistant to the recovery environment, accessible from the Utilities menu.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
This golden bouquet, which comes in a speckled brown ceramic pot, adds moody vibes and a pop of fall-friendly color, to the countertops, table, or coffee table.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Cinnamon Rolls, Pillsbury adds a little something extra to our breakfast tables.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adds
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The Source The Canadian Rockies source delivers crisp, natural spring water untouched by unnecessary treatment, while the bottle design introduces a modern convenience that elevates the experience far beyond hydration.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Within this context, Harold, in desperate need of a friend, falls under the sway of Casey, a colleague who introduces him to the weight-lifting lifestyle and, eventually, a reactionary mindset.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Everyone is focused on the appalling state of how the federal government calculates job creation.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Thus, the team calculates the population of quasars at Cosmic Dawn to be around double what was previously estimated.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pen—probably the leading reason to get a convertible laptop—charges via USB-C and magnetically attaches to the top cover.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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With this extra battery, which attaches to the smartphone's back, users get 40 hours of video playback.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 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
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Either way, what a great result that expands theatrical audiences.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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While Quark primarily operates in the polar regions, the company expands to subpolar destinations during the shoulder seasons, before the fleet repositions to the other side of the globe.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Making up 15% of the score, this metric counts the number of alumni on Forbes lists like the Forbes 30 under 30, with high-profile government positions, and who have won prestigious prizes.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Owned in majority by the government of the principality, the SBM counts LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton among its minority shareholders.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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When a question is asked of the FLM, the trust model removes non-domain vocabulary, computes a latent space representation and measures how close this vector is to the knowledge anchors.—
Scott Zoldi,
Forbes.com,
11 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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A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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