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as in attaching
to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase
the band recently added a saxophonist and a keyboard player to its ranks add another cup of flour to the mixture
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as in summing
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
when she added all the phone charges herself, she discovered an error in her bill
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Recent Examples of adding
The strategy also is open to criticism, especially after the Steelers spent most of Day 3 adding special-teams players — why not trade some of that Day 3 draft capital to jump up and secure Lemon like the Eagles did (Philly traded two fourth-rounders to move up three spots)?
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
With uptown being the center of the city’s investment and the need to make the office towers viable, adding homes and hotel rooms are next steps.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
This design extends the product’s lifespan while reducing waste, offering a more sustainable alternative without adding complexity.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
During periods of heightened solar activity, there's even a chance of spotting auroras alongside meteors, adding an extra layer of magic to the already beautiful view!
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
India wants to diversify its sourcing away from China in these sectors, Malik said, adding that shipbuilding and automotive steel are further areas of interest to India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Kourtney's sister, Khloé Kardashian, 41, shared the love in the post's comments section, adding a series of red love heart emojis.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Orange marmalade and orange juice cut the sweetness of this traditionally sugar-laden dish while adding a burst of fresh flavor.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Many people know what Pittsburgh's roads and traffic patterns can be like on a normal day, and that's without adding in thousands of visitors, so Katharine Kelleman, CEO of Pittsburgh Regional Transit, says to consider the logic.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
With uptown being the center of the city’s investment and the need to make the office towers viable, adding homes and hotel rooms are next steps.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
This design extends the product’s lifespan while reducing waste, offering a more sustainable alternative without adding complexity.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
During periods of heightened solar activity, there's even a chance of spotting auroras alongside meteors, adding an extra layer of magic to the already beautiful view!
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
India wants to diversify its sourcing away from China in these sectors, Malik said, adding that shipbuilding and automotive steel are further areas of interest to India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Kourtney's sister, Khloé Kardashian, 41, shared the love in the post's comments section, adding a series of red love heart emojis.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Orange marmalade and orange juice cut the sweetness of this traditionally sugar-laden dish while adding a burst of fresh flavor.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Many people know what Pittsburgh's roads and traffic patterns can be like on a normal day, and that's without adding in thousands of visitors, so Katharine Kelleman, CEO of Pittsburgh Regional Transit, says to consider the logic.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adding
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Locate hanging baskets close to a water source and consider attaching a watering wand to the hose to extend your reach.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jaden Williams, 23, of Putnam, Connecticut, was charged with conspiracy and attaching wrong plates to conceal identity.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Each nanocluster has its own field, but those fields start out all pointing in random directions, summing to zero.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Jan. 2018
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One of the greatest privileges of being in the book business, according to Fitzgerald, is still introducing fellow readers to new material—and the staff picks are as diverse as the bookstore’s clientele.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, Vietnam’s civil aviation authority proposed introducing a fuel surcharge mechanism for domestic flights to help airlines cope with the rising costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the tradition of the intuitionist mathematician calculating larger or more precise numbers with time and effort, Gisin allows for more and more information to be created.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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But there are other factors that make calculating the distance of future Artemis missions a little complicated.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brown, however, opted against inserting McBride into the starting lineup, instead deciding to stick with Bridges, who is averaging just seven points on 25% shooting from 3-point range this series.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Padres were down two runs at the start of the sixth, and given the environment and a day off Friday, Stammen chose to chase the victory by inserting high-leverage left-hander Adrian Morejón.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The distributor has been doubling down on wide releases, counting three over the past six weeks with Forbidden Fruit and Faces of Death.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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The state faces a July 1 deadline to stop counting ballots using computerized bar codes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meridian City Council approved annexing 70 acres of farmland for a major residential and commercial development despite vague plans, with members swayed by concerns that a Star-area sewer district could otherwise serve the territory.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich last month suggested annexing southern Lebanon.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-4, 245-pound Nixon has appeared in 25 games over the past three seasons, primarily in a rotation role, totaling 36 tackles, including five tackles for loss with 2½ sacks.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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After its Friday, April 24, theatrical release, the new biopic, Michael, has netted $97 million domestically and $217 million abroad in its first weekend, totaling to an impressive $314 million worldwide, per Variety.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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