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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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Individuals have their body weight and height measured to calculate their body mass index (BMI), a simple calculation used to assess whether a person has a healthy body weight for their height.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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After introducing the idea, Aaron discloses that Fielder forgot to retract the plane's flaps during takeoff.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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By introducing two obligatory pit stops, so the thinking went, teams would have to get creative with their strategy and liven up an event that has often felt too predictable of late.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
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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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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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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Some projects or clients are more important than others, and some ongoing tasks count more than others.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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That’s basically one for every 1,000 residents, but who’s counting?—
Peter Madonia,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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The traditional ceremony, where the final steel beam with an evergreen tree affixed to it is placed on the structure, marks a milestone in the construction process.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 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,
27 May 2025
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Blockchain, once synonymous with cryptocurrency, is expanding into areas like secure transactions and transparent supply chains.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Dowling’s donation comes as Northwell, New York’s largest health care provider, is actively lobbying the city government on a plan to expand its Lenox Hill Hospital complex on the Upper East Side, filings show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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