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as in introduces
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 calculates
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 adds
The heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
GameStop's takeover pursuit adds a headline catalyst, but the more durable thesis is that eBay's own operating momentum is improving.
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Smoked paprika gives the dip an extra pop of color and adds another layer of flavor.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Its waist-cinching, high-rise structure shapes and smooths, while its stretchy, yet compression-like fabric adds extra comfort.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Each bomb is fitted with the Universal Gliding and Correction Module (UMPK), which adds folding wings, control surfaces, an inertial measurement unit, and satellite guidance.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
That genetic layer adds another dimension to the conversation.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
GameStop's takeover pursuit adds a headline catalyst, but the more durable thesis is that eBay's own operating momentum is improving.
—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Smoked paprika gives the dip an extra pop of color and adds another layer of flavor.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Its waist-cinching, high-rise structure shapes and smooths, while its stretchy, yet compression-like fabric adds extra comfort.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Each bomb is fitted with the Universal Gliding and Correction Module (UMPK), which adds folding wings, control surfaces, an inertial measurement unit, and satellite guidance.
—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
That genetic layer adds another dimension to the conversation.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adds
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The launch continues the long-running National Cheesecake Day tradition for the restaurant chain, which introduces a new cheesecake flavor each year to mark the occasion.
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The map introduces the armored Oni, which swings a spiked kanabō, plus Scorched Zombies and fiery Hellhounds tied to its lava-field hazards.
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The agency calculates the cost to plug them is around $155 million.
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The handicap is determined by a volunteer gathering data in the air and a committee that calculates the maximum airspeed of each craft.
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The lightweight, water-resistant device easily attaches to clothing, bags, leashes and more, offering three lighting modes along with a powerful siren designed to help attract attention when needed.
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The Canvas bracket attaches to the top of the chassis before the buffer assembly slides into place.
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Kakanias sums it up more succinctly.
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But nothing sums it up better than this – almost half of the group got Percy Jackson tattoos while in Rome, many designed by one of our travelers.
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The tax law also expands Pell Grant eligibility to students enrolled in shorter-term workforce training programs.
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The temporary rule expands that list to 29 specific degree programs, including master of science in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, and doctor of nurse anesthesia practice.
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Recycling Europe counts more than 80 national federations and companies across 24 European Union and European Free Trade Association countries among its ranks, representing sectors that range from paper and plastics to textiles.
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On sale for just $13, this luminous tinted moisturizer has been bought by more than 20,000 Amazon shoppers in the last month—and counts Martha Stewart as a fan.
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So runs a typical sentence in Schattenfroh, as the bristlingly Latinate precariously appends two subordinate clauses, and leaves not so much a pleasant ring in the ear as a strenuous grinding of gears.
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Spivack recommends the use of authentication software such as Content Credentials, developed by the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, which appends metadata about provenance to images and videos.
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The transaction processing at your checkout is fully automated, operating within AI systems that handle millions of payments simultaneously, and computes a risk score based on dozens of features extracted from that single moment.
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Nothing about the results computes.
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“Adds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adds. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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