as in additional
resulting in an increase in amount or number
ever since his mother got sick, he's had the added responsibility of getting his little sister ready for school
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as in attached
to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase
the band recently added a saxophonist and a keyboard player to its ranks add another cup of flour to the mixture
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as in calculated
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
when she added all the phone charges herself, she discovered an error in her bill
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Recent Examples of added
True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In The Mirror & the Light, this repetition takes on added pathos.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
That's shy of the monthly average for payroll gains of 180,000 in 2024 and 227,000 jobs added in November, pending any revisions.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The co-signer essentially provides added assurance to the lender that the loan will be repaid.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In The Mirror & the Light, this repetition takes on added pathos.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
The suit added that the last instances of the abuse occurred when Altman was an adult while his sister while still a minor.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
That's shy of the monthly average for payroll gains of 180,000 in 2024 and 227,000 jobs added in November, pending any revisions.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for added
Adjective
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This article has been updated with additional information and remarks.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Two additional bedrooms each have their own baths, as does a small office off the kitchen, while a TV room/den sits next to a wine room that can accommodate up to 1,000 bottles.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The suspects then loaded the ATM onto a trailer attached to a U-Haul box truck and fled the area, authorities said.—
Maggie Ybarra,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Dec. 2024
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The tweet also briefly had an X community note attached to it, which referenced the killing.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The report's authors then calculated the number of recreation and community centers per 1,000 residents in each area and examined weekly child care costs by county.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Canadiens are more calculated, attacking in certain areas of the ice, and containing in others.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Ho's ruling, made with finality, limits any further legal exposure for Adams in this case.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Investors will get further details on April 2 when Trump is expected to unveil new tariffs, including the start of reciprocal duties, at 4 p.m. ET.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His parents introduced him to coach Jiri Osina, who helped spearhead his interest in the game and, eventually, his development.—
Sarah Jean Maher,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Imagine being an adult and you get introduced to someone named Areola.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The nonpartisan Tax Foundation said the average American household will pay $2,100 a year more for goods because of the significant universal and reciprocal tariffs Trump announced Wednesday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
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“Added.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/added. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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