adds up (to)

present tense third-person singular of add up (to)
1
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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  • Yet block rewards decline with each halving, which means Bitcoin’s long-term economics increasingly depend on whether transaction activity can become a more meaningful source of revenue.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • This format means the home team — the Party Animals in Boise — will have the chance to walk off every single inning.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026
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  • Level99 has spent roughly four years building a corporate team that now numbers more than 100 people, something unheard of for just a three-location company.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 July 2026
  • The collection already numbers over 3,000 titles, and donations keep arriving.
    Derek James, CBS News, 23 June 2026
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  • That database aggregates public records, including names, addresses, telephone numbers and other data, such as criminal history.
    Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • ClassPass essentially aggregates that fragmented universe into one login, which is part of its appeal to consumers who want to try a little of everything without committing to a single studio’s monthly fee.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
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  • The Gran Turismo series, which was revamped in 2023, currently comprises six models ranging from roughly 108 to 262 feet.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • Silver Sands State Park, Connecticut Just 15 miles from New Haven, Silver Sands State Park Silver Sands State Park comprises nearly 300 acres of shoreline, dunes, and woodlands.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 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 29 Jul. 2026.

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