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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 lawsuit adds more fuel to America’s fiery debate over the participation of transgender women in women’s sports.
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Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Whoever adds Soto will get one of the game’s most talented players in his prime — and likely affect the balance of power in the league.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
If high emissions continue, the report adds, models suggest that sea level could rise by roughly 10 feet in the 2100s, imperiling parts of many coastal cities.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Fathom Holdings continues to focus on expanding its real estate brokerage and ancillary businesses, as evidenced by its acquisition of My Home Group, which adds over 2,200 agents.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The course adds Yale to a string of universities that have created courses inspired by Beyoncé over the past decade or so.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
JPMorgan adds a positive catalyst watch on Xpev JPMorgan sees several positive catalysts ahead for the China electric vehicle company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
The discovery adds another odd site to a long list of places where these microscopic particles can be found.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Whoever adds Soto will get one of the game’s most talented players in his prime — and likely affect the balance of power in the league.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
If high emissions continue, the report adds, models suggest that sea level could rise by roughly 10 feet in the 2100s, imperiling parts of many coastal cities.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Fathom Holdings continues to focus on expanding its real estate brokerage and ancillary businesses, as evidenced by its acquisition of My Home Group, which adds over 2,200 agents.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The course adds Yale to a string of universities that have created courses inspired by Beyoncé over the past decade or so.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
JPMorgan adds a positive catalyst watch on Xpev JPMorgan sees several positive catalysts ahead for the China electric vehicle company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
The discovery adds another odd site to a long list of places where these microscopic particles can be found.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adds
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Sometimes, things just go wrong; the incorrect patch is pushed, or an update introduces new vulnerabilities.Stephanie Domas, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.Alexandra Olson and Claire Savage, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
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Wider gap for part-time workers The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Now that is a good horror movie, with much better scares and an effective emotional story of a pop star (excellently played by Naomi Scott) already navigating tour stress and past trauma before a dark presence attaches itself to her.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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There’s a supernatural parasite who feeds on trauma and attaches itself to an unwilling host.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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It is shipped rolled in a box and expands to its original shape within 72 hours of being unboxed and unrolled.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the program expands, O'Brien’s priority is ensuring that every single experience is consistently excellent for the patient.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The natural vanilla and chamomile scent totally enhances this pre-sleep ritual.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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This awareness not only enhances individual careers but also fosters more authentic, adaptive leadership.Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This important step increases the excitement around women's soccer in Egypt, especially with the participation of Al-Ahly and Zamalek, who will participate for the first time since the launch of the first edition of the Egyptian women’s soccer league in the 1998/1999 season.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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This reinforces the idea that knowledge management is a collective responsibility, not just a tool to use in isolation.Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The new scar tissue supports and reinforces the esophageal muscles to prevent acid from backing up into the throat.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Adds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adds. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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