as in adds
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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Any of the Duplex rooms adds some character with their split-level living and sleeping areas (especially the brightest Duplex Junior and Grand Junior Suites).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
The collar adds a polished touch, while the smocked drawstring waist looks super comfortable and flattering.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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“Tacks (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28on%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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