: being or able to be added to and enclosed within an existing system (such as a computer)
add-in hardware
add-in
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Candy and Other Sweets Many trail mix products are made with sweet add-ins, including chocolate chips, candy, and cookie pieces.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
Any add-ins, like blueberries or chocolate chips, will caramelize against the heat of the skillet, boosting your pancakes with extra flavor and depth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Use delectable add-ins in the last five minutes of churning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The only thing some Costco shoppers aren’t fans of is the raisins—they’re a divisive carrot cake add-in.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
Any add-ins, like blueberries or chocolate chips, will caramelize against the heat of the skillet, boosting your pancakes with extra flavor and depth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Use delectable add-ins in the last five minutes of churning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The only thing some Costco shoppers aren’t fans of is the raisins—they’re a divisive carrot cake add-in.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for add-in
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“Add-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add-in. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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