add (to)

verb

Definition of add (to)next
as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number the need to be back home before 5:00 p.m. adds to the difficulty of arranging the trip

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add (to)
  1. increase
  2. accelerate
  3. expand
  4. augment
  5. boost
  6. raise
  7. multiply
Verb
  • During Trump’s first term, the Education Department enacted new regulations for the Borrower Defense to Repayment program that imposed new limits and restrictions for relief, and increased the burden of proof for applicants.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • As theatrical windows narrowed, the overlap between seeing a film in the cineplex and being able to watch it at home increased.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of increase
Verb
  • In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The car is accelerating its transformation from simply a people-mover into a third space—a place for relaxation.
    Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerate
Verb
  • Subscribe to hear this story A local packaging distributor is working to expand the reach of a biodegradable film capable of reducing waste in the manufacturing process.
    Alex Garner, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Being open to third-party fare and the boost to the whole sector is a powerful message as Sky tries to expand the footprint of the Studio by 772,60 sq. ft.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of expand
Verb
  • This is why technology companies are trying to leverage AI as a means to potentially augment the healthcare workforce.
    Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • This instance showcases that AI’s purpose should augment and enhance human productivity—not replace it.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of augment
Verb
  • For example, the Department of Commerce awarded $16 billion in incentives and tax credits last month alone to boost projects to support the creation of microchips, which the White House credits with spurring $180 billion in private investments in the semiconductor industry.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Details won’t be known for a while, but the news boosted Chinese stocks.
    Michael Foster, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of boost
Verb
  • Royal Caribbean International raised its gratuity rates last month.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • According to state media, the Syrian military withdrew from Hama in a bid to avoid civilian casualties, a move that raised questions about the government's ability to hold critical territories in the face of mounting opposition advances.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of raise
Verb
  • Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Dec. 2024
  • For any properties with more than that, the amount of impervious surface area would be divided by 1,000 and multiplied by $1.35 to calculate the monthly rate.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of multiply
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“Add (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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