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.
  • This lactose-free formula is a great way to add more protein to your diet.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Not a bad way to add a little flair to an otherwise casual outfit.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Or, to add some support to your practice, pick up a set of two cork yoga blocks for under $30.
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Airlines plan to add more aircraft next year, some of which will translate to more routes, Mr. Harteveldt says.
    Allison Pohle, WSJ, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The pink and teal colors add some whimsy to the design, and the plastic material is built to last.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Her favorite places to add it are on the peaks of the lip’s cupid’s bow, the bridge of the nose and sometimes the centers of the eyelids.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Some of the historical features add an extra layer of intrigue.
    Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 14 Dec. 2022
  • This mass-gaining powder is ideal for individuals who want to add size to their muscles and need an extra calorie boost.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • These insoles also add some extra padding to make shoes more comfortable but will eventually need to be replaced due to wear.
    Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Marty's Musings Easily add warmth to your home with these rustic wood candle holders.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Wood paneling, rattan, and plisse cabinetry accents add of-the-moment dimension to the natural, neutral hues.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Ten celebrities add their voices to Dylan’s in covering the old troubadour’s engagement with — or intrusion upon — 66 of his favorite songs and their singers.
    Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • That sentence was added in 1972 during the rise of what was then called the gay rights movement.
    Jason Derose, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024

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