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
  • Share [Findings] The presence of a professional sports team increases a city’s seasonal flu deaths.
    Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • A couple of trees had been cut down recently, either to increase the visibility of the stones, or to improve security.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of increase
Verb
  • While poverty is still very visible in rural areas, Morocco accelerates with its building plans, most notably the Grand Stade Hassan II.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The Butler comeback was accelerated by 7-footer Andre Screen, who tied his career-high with four blocks in the game’s first 18 minutes.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerate
Verb
  • The Malayalam feature marks KVN’s entry into the language as the production house continues expanding its pan-Indian footprint.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Republican lawmakers are still hashing out what will be included in the first reconciliation package, although most expect the bill to be primarily focused on extending or expanding 2017-era tax cuts, at a minimum.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of expand
Verb
  • The planets and zodiac signs each carry meanings, which are augmented by their relations to each other on a horoscope.
    Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • New and existing funding opportunities from the U.S. National Science Foundation can especially augment Tech Hub resources to ensure workforce needs are met and that opportunity is maximized.
    Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of augment
Verb
  • The practice can boost brain flexibility, joy, confidence and one’s sense of purpose, all while reducing stress and negative thinking.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The launch of spot bitcoin ETFs also boosted the flagship digital currency along with Donald Trump’s election.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of boost
Verb
  • Advertisement The Brazil case raised the prospect that rank-and-file Israeli troops could also face prosecution while traveling abroad.
    Sam Mednick and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • There is weak industry interest in the region, and lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about possible oil spills devastating local beaches and tourism.
    Maxine Joselow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of raise
Verb
  • This indirect strategy multiplied Iranian impact throughout the region while allowing Tehran to avoid or at least minimize direct retaliation.
    Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This can cause bacteria like Salmonella to multiply rapidly, leading to foodborne illnesses if consumed.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of multiply
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