added; adding; adds
1
: to join or unite so as to bring about an increase or improvement
adds 60 acres to his land
wine adds a creative touch to cooking
2
: to say further : append
Do you have anything else to add to the discussion?
3
: to combine (numbers) into an equivalent simple quantity or number
4
: to include as a member of a group
Don't forget to add me in.
1
a
: to perform addition
b
: to come together or unite by addition
The facts added together to support his theory.
2
a
: to serve as an addition
The movie will add to his fame.
b
: to make an addition
added to her savings
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attention deficit disorder
Examples of add in a Sentence
Verb
She's planning to add some new flowers to the garden.
The company is adding over 200 jobs this year.
This winter, he added skiing to his list of favorite sports.
Add one cup of sugar to the mixture.
Next, add the remaining butter to the pan.
In this dish, fresh herbs add lots of color and flavor.
We can help you add excitement to your vacation.
The historical details add depth to his story.
She adds a certain amount of experience and authority to the project.
When you add three and seven, you get ten.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
That tax plan could add an additional $4 trillion to the U.S. debt, according to an Oct. 7, 2024 report from NPR.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
With no pipelines into the state, and no plans to add new refineries, California will need to make up for the deficit by imports via ocean tanker — in what analysts say will be a costly endeavor, and one with inherent risks of supply disruptions.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The project adds vibrancy to a corridor that connects two points that have seen recent investment, Jessica Bennett Kincaid, director of the Office of Arts and Creative Industries said.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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Verb
American is the fifth major carrier to add vegan creamer to its menu.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
That tax plan could add an additional $4 trillion to the U.S. debt, according to an Oct. 7, 2024 report from NPR.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
With no pipelines into the state, and no plans to add new refineries, California will need to make up for the deficit by imports via ocean tanker — in what analysts say will be a costly endeavor, and one with inherent risks of supply disruptions.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The project adds vibrancy to a corridor that connects two points that have seen recent investment, Jessica Bennett Kincaid, director of the Office of Arts and Creative Industries said.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Add.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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add
verb1
a
: to join or unite to a thing so as to increase or improve it
add a wing to the house
color adds a creative touch
b
: to unite or combine in a single whole
c
: to include as a member of a group
add me in
2
: to say something more
add to her remarks
3
: to combine (numbers) into a single number that has the same total value
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