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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But, Kvochko adds, the key is that the verification has to be structured in separate AI systems.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026 -
The square neckline and A-line skirt help balance the overall look, while the flouncy hem adds a bit of flair.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 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 19 Jun. 2026.
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