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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 classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
On a Twitch stream, Brown said such chatter only adds fuel to his fire.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Quantum-era risk adds another layer of concern.
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Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Hinkle adds a twist as an executive with a romantic link to Swift’s literary man.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Among new category adds like Best Casting in 2025 and Best Stunt Design in 2027, the Academy should consider following the example of the Golden Globes and creating an award recognizing Outstanding Cinematic Achievement.
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Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That genetic layer adds another dimension to the conversation.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The black satin cap toe adds contrast to the shoe while adding a classic element to her ensemble.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
On a Twitch stream, Brown said such chatter only adds fuel to his fire.
—
Jay King,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Quantum-era risk adds another layer of concern.
—
Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Hinkle adds a twist as an executive with a romantic link to Swift’s literary man.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Among new category adds like Best Casting in 2025 and Best Stunt Design in 2027, the Academy should consider following the example of the Golden Globes and creating an award recognizing Outstanding Cinematic Achievement.
—
Sophia Morano,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That genetic layer adds another dimension to the conversation.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The black satin cap toe adds contrast to the shoe while adding a classic element to her ensemble.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adds
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The launch continues the long-running National Cheesecake Day tradition for the restaurant chain, which introduces a new cheesecake flavor each year to mark the occasion.
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The map introduces the armored Oni, which swings a spiked kanabō, plus Scorched Zombies and fiery Hellhounds tied to its lava-field hazards.
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The agency calculates the cost to plug them is around $155 million.
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The handicap is determined by a volunteer gathering data in the air and a committee that calculates the maximum airspeed of each craft.
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The lightweight, water-resistant device easily attaches to clothing, bags, leashes and more, offering three lighting modes along with a powerful siren designed to help attract attention when needed.
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The Canvas bracket attaches to the top of the chassis before the buffer assembly slides into place.
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Kakanias sums it up more succinctly.
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But nothing sums it up better than this – almost half of the group got Percy Jackson tattoos while in Rome, many designed by one of our travelers.
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Usage spikes can happen suddenly, experimentation expands rapidly across teams and model selection decisions may be driven more by hype than operational efficiency.
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The brand also expands its reach through digital tools, virtual consultants and ongoing training to maintain its product accessibility and integrity.
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Recycling Europe counts more than 80 national federations and companies across 24 European Union and European Free Trade Association countries among its ranks, representing sectors that range from paper and plastics to textiles.
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On sale for just $13, this luminous tinted moisturizer has been bought by more than 20,000 Amazon shoppers in the last month—and counts Martha Stewart as a fan.
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So runs a typical sentence in Schattenfroh, as the bristlingly Latinate precariously appends two subordinate clauses, and leaves not so much a pleasant ring in the ear as a strenuous grinding of gears.
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Spivack recommends the use of authentication software such as Content Credentials, developed by the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, which appends metadata about provenance to images and videos.
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The transaction processing at your checkout is fully automated, operating within AI systems that handle millions of payments simultaneously, and computes a risk score based on dozens of features extracted from that single moment.
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Nothing about the results computes.
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“Adds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adds. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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