1
as in to attach
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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2
as in to calculate
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 add
And the bill would also add trillions to the national debt.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, the Pelicans, who are now owned by Gayle Benson, have since added another zero to their valuation: Forbes estimates the team is worth $3.05 billion.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
For $29 per month, the Core plan adds five collaborators, 50GB of storage, and e-commerce.
—PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Track and field equipment has been added, and the new fieldhouse is expected to be done this summer.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, the Pelicans, who are now owned by Gayle Benson, have since added another zero to their valuation: Forbes estimates the team is worth $3.05 billion.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
For $29 per month, the Core plan adds five collaborators, 50GB of storage, and e-commerce.
—PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Track and field equipment has been added, and the new fieldhouse is expected to be done this summer.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add
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Bradley has a lot of fear attached, but also relief.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Shortly after, a former Edisto Beach State Park ranger found several teeth attached to a skull while on vacation.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Despite the rise in dollar amounts, beneficiaries are seeing the value of these payments eroded by inflation and structural issues in how COLAs are calculated.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Jackie Faherty Senior Research Scientist at the American Museum of Natural History Jackie Faherty is a senior research scientist at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in charge of calculating the exact timings for the Manhattanhenge phenomenon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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While most games in the series focused on a single main character, GTA V broke the mold by introducing three very different playable leads whose stories wove together.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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Learners are introduced to core topics like threat modeling, compliance, and business continuity planning, along with technical concepts such as network protocols, cryptography, and secure system architecture.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Trailing 1-0, nothing summed it up so well as Harry Maguire masquerading as a forward again, a Hail Mary that can only work so often.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Listen to this article About an hour before Game 6 at Madison Square Garden, Spike Lee summed it up succinctly.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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With overseas ballots still to be counted and four seats undecided, Chega could overtake the Socialist Party and become the official opposition.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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Of those three, the latter is the one who has seemed to count most for Flick in recent games, starting against Valladolid two weeks ago and coming on in the second half yesterday.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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Hints of white came through in the outfit with cuffs peeking past her jacket sleeves and a pristine flower affixed to the side of her lapel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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Although based in Davie, NSU has expanded its reach across Florida — an achievement that strengthens its ability to address healthcare needs statewide.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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This expands on Stord’s 11 fulfillment nodes across 13 buildings in North America, as well as two locations in the U.K. and one in the Netherlands.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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