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as in comes (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
whether we take the 4:00 train or the 4:15 bus, it adds up to the same thing: they both get us back too late
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as in numbers
to have a total of
even if we pool all our money, it won't add up to enough to rent a beach house for a week
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Neither Torrey nor Lyman numbers more than 300 people.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026 -
The number being pink-slipped is estimated to be in the end a few hundred from a global staff which numbers north of 12,000.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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For many, that means constant worry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That means not only are bondholder profits tax-exempt, but the complexes themselves no longer have to pay property taxes.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In February, the City of San Diego had the most new monthly job postings, 1,836, of any city in California, said state data that aggregates job postings during the month.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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On the website, an anonymous support team doles out round-ups and aggregates interview highlights, to fill out the content garden.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Selected from 1,050 feature films and 2,400 shorts, this year’s Critics’ Week lineup comprises 11 features and 13 short films, with seven titles in competition – including five first features and two second films — and four special screenings.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Though this high-end development comprises eight, four-bedroom units, each rental has a spacious floorplan and private balcony so all tenants have enough space.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Adds up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adds%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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