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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 timeless gingham pattern is complimented by tassels around the hem, which adds a touch of sophistication to your tablescape.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
The sausage adds a bit of heat, while the peppers and pan sauce bring a light tang that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.
—Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind vacuum comes with the same features as the Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus vacuum but adds an automatic cord rewind for quick and easy storage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The wildlife component in particular adds something different—flamingos, sea turtles, and tropical birds are woven into the resort in a way that feels interactive rather than staged, and the daily flamingo parade is a highlight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Netflix meanwhile adds another node to its quietly expanding empire of kids’ content.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
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
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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
The sausage adds a bit of heat, while the peppers and pan sauce bring a light tang that keeps the dish from feeling too heavy.
—Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind vacuum comes with the same features as the Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus vacuum but adds an automatic cord rewind for quick and easy storage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The wildlife component in particular adds something different—flamingos, sea turtles, and tropical birds are woven into the resort in a way that feels interactive rather than staged, and the daily flamingo parade is a highlight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Netflix meanwhile adds another node to its quietly expanding empire of kids’ content.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adds
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The system not only holds plate umpires more accountable, but also introduces new layers of strategy, making games more entertaining.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Banks plays Lindy Littlejohn, the miniaturized wife, who introduces the series over a montage of future bite-sized misadventures.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The scale calculates 24 metrics.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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United calculates baggage fees based on where passengers are flying, the fare class of a ticket, and any traveler membership status.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The handlebar attaches to the scale with a retractable thermoplastic polyurethane cord and features a USB-C port on top for charging the scale's 1,000 mAh battery, which promises five months of power between charges.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The word for bear, medved, attaches the word for honey to part of the word for seeker.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Owner and hotel manager Andrea Scherz describes the look as mountain chic with a British touch, and that pretty much sums it up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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The move follows an uptick in deadly attacks across parts of the country, even as the US-Nigeria security partnership expands.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The film shows Dane's desire for the reauthorization of the ACT for ALS, a 2021 law which grants funding to scientific research and expands access to investigational ALS treatments for people who are not otherwise eligible for clinical trials.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The city counts more than 40 aerospace and tech companies as having headquarters or major operations in El Segundo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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For salary cap accounting purposes, this lump sum can be prorated (divided evenly) over the length of the contract to spread out the amount that counts against the cap.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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That means if a gig worker or their employer computes a tip amount and requires customers to pay it, that tip isn’t tax-deductible.—
Annette Nellen,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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During training, each GPU computes a mathematical operation called a gradient on its own batch of data.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Jan. 2026
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