How to Use add in a Sentence

add

verb
  • Add one cup of sugar to the mixture.
  • Next, add the remaining butter to the pan.
  • When you add three and seven, you get ten.
  • In this dish, fresh herbs add lots of color and flavor.
  • She's planning to add some new flowers to the garden.
  • This winter, he added skiing to his list of favorite sports.
  • We can help you add excitement to your vacation.
  • She adds a certain amount of experience and authority to the project.
  • The historical details add depth to his story.
  • The company is adding over 200 jobs this year.
  • Keep in mind this luxury add-on will cost you about the same as the bed frame.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Fat transfer can add volume and even change the shape of the face, like evening out the under eyes and rounding out the temples.
    Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
  • If desired, add a little milk or cream to the macaroni and cheese before reheating it in the microwave.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2023
  • The idea was to add another scorer in the backcourt to help Darius Garland.
    Terry Pluto, cleveland, 22 Jan. 2023
  • The best method for making easy-to-peel eggs is either to add them to the pot after the water has reached a gentle boil or to steam them over an inch of boiling water.
    Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Many streaming services carry college conference networks as an add-on feature.
    Maddie Topliff, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2023
  • This gives you time to add back lots of moisture to the nail and surrounding skin via a cuticle oil or even just plain old hand cream, Dr. Ibrahim says.
    Melanie Rud, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Her recommendation is to add Greek yogurt, like with this recipe for a raspberry-banana smoothie.
    Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Opt instead for cushions that can be stored or durable outdoor pillows made with weather-resistant materials that add a little charm without the trouble.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Ultimately, Aiden Cohen doesn’t want to merely add to his family’s legacy.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2023
  • The family members contribute a lot, in filling out details and adding some psychological context.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The cordless drill comes with a hex right angle attachment, a hex quick release offset accessory, a hex quick release add-on, and a ratcheting chuck attachment.
    Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Frankly, the trickery of a mirror knows no bounds—and with the new year upon us, and plenty of dark winter months looming ahead—what better time could there be to add a few more of these vignettes of intrigue to your own walls?
    Jermaine Gallacher, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Loyalty members are more likely to use rewards on daily, lower-value transactions, like a cup of coffee or gas or a discount or add-on—but don’t count out those traditional items completely.
    Len Covello, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The sheriff added that the suspect paid the 17-year-old at least four times.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 21 Aug. 2024
  • In the past week alone, more than 800 shoppers have added the shirt to their carts.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
  • In the past week alone, more than 1,700 Madewell shoppers have added them to their carts.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Max Gainey added two touchdowns for Male on a 16-yard run and a 32-yard pass from Kolten Smith.
    Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The freshman added four assists, two rebounds and a steal.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2024
  • And now she’s added another term to the Gooptionary: free bird.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Nov. 2023

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