add to
verb
added to; adding to; adds to
: to make (something) larger, better, or greater
He bought another rare coin to add to his collection.
The funny characters really add to the story.
The loud music added to the confusion.
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Curated Acqua Experiences, like the new Everglades Adventure and kids' swimming lessons, add to the fun.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
What’s fun about the Love Island USA challenges is the complex set designs and costumes all around a theme that isn’t entirely necessary but adds to the overall campiness of the show.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Donald, who has 111 sacks, would certainly add to that.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
However, over time, those addresses get flagged and added to blocklists.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Tencent was added to the list in 2025 and has been seeking its removal.
—Kate O'Keeffe, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Accelerate Composting While fresh, live yogurt is best for boosting beneficial microbes and soil nutrients, old, expired yogurt still has life left in it and can be added to compost piles.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
Now researchers are investigating whether certain cancers, such as breast cancer, could be added to that list.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
When Kim and Lopez fell back with bogeys, Korda added to her string of nine consecutive pars.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
What’s fun about the Love Island USA challenges is the complex set designs and costumes all around a theme that isn’t entirely necessary but adds to the overall campiness of the show.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Donald, who has 111 sacks, would certainly add to that.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
However, over time, those addresses get flagged and added to blocklists.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Tencent was added to the list in 2025 and has been seeking its removal.
—Kate O'Keeffe, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Accelerate Composting While fresh, live yogurt is best for boosting beneficial microbes and soil nutrients, old, expired yogurt still has life left in it and can be added to compost piles.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
Now researchers are investigating whether certain cancers, such as breast cancer, could be added to that list.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
When Kim and Lopez fell back with bogeys, Korda added to her string of nine consecutive pars.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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“Add to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add%20to. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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