add (up)

verb

Definition of add (up)next
as in to number

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for add (up)
  1. number
  2. total
  3. compute
  4. enumerate
  5. count
  6. tell
  7. table
  8. tally
Verb
  • Head to Canva and open their carousel template, then number each part and build momentum from one slide to the next.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Punitive damages, or fines designed to punish defendants, can number up to 10 times more than compensatory damages, or costs defendants seek reimbursement for through litigation.
    Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of number
Verb
  • Her Cartier Santos comes in a 40mm white gold case and is fully set with diamonds on the bezel, case, and bracelet (totalling 20 carats).
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Republican majorities leading the Legislature instead have opted for installment type appropriations so far totaling more than $1.1 billion.
    Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of total
Verb
  • Automobiles—from passenger cars to heavy trucks—are continuing their evolution toward becoming computing platforms on wheels, and Qualcomm is aiding that evolution.
    Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Companies can opt to pay to access their files and computing power through a cloud instead of investing in databases and hardware, so the cloud also offers companies data analytics, AI, and applications for business functions, according to oracle.com.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of compute
Verb
  • Lesson for Marketers: Your product or service may be amazing, but don’t expect enumerating its features and benefits to be persuasive.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Chu then enumerated on school, and broomsticks, and connections.
    Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of enumerate
Verb
  • These older Pixel models will now get 5 years' worth of updates, counted from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US, two years more than initially planned.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But that doesn’t count the inestimable number of individuals who have obtained GLP-1s without prescriptions through unregulated online channels and illicit online compounding pharmacies, many operating overseas.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of count
Verb
  • The vast majority of economists view Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the standard measure of a country’s economic health, but simple logic tells those without PhDs that GDP is a monument to double counting that would cause even the most crooked of accountants to blanch.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Ahead of the Season 6 premiere, Simms told several news outlets that the has no intention to leave any loose ends at the show's conclusion.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of tell
Verb
  • Until the tracking data is available, the bridge toll hike should be tabled.
    Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The village's Committee of the Whole voted unanimously Dec. 4 to table the ordinance, meaning the ordinance goes away.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of table
Verb
  • The dual-threat quarterback has been on an incredible hot streak as of late for the Bills, scoring 16 total touchdowns – eight through the air, seven on the ground and one reception – while tallying 1,114 passing yards, 223 rushing yards over the past four games, all while having one turnover.
    Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Cardinals running back James Conner rushed for 110 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and quarterback Kyler Murray had 224 passing yards as the Cardinals tallied 395 yards of offense in the win.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of tally
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“Add (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/add%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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