as in adding
to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase
the ticket agency tacked on a hefty surcharge to what was already a hefty price for the theater tickets
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Swatch took to Instagram on Sunday to ask customers not to rush stores, adding that the collection will remain available for several months.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026 -
Highly Processed Protein Powder Protein powders are a convenient way to boost the protein content of smoothies, adding as much as 20 to 30 grams per scoop.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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“Tacking (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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