added (to)

verb

Definition of added (to)next
past tense of add (to)
as in increased
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 added (to)
  1. increased
  2. expanded
  3. accelerated
  4. augmented
Verb
  • Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many people have a significant imbalance of omega-6 to omega-3 in their bodies — a November 2015 study found levels of linoleic acid have increased by 136% in the fat tissue of Americans over the past half century.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
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  • The franchise has since expanded its WNBA content, with A'ja Wilson making history as the first WNBA global cover athlete for NBA 2K25, and entering the game with an unprecedented 99 overall rating.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.
    Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
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  • Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Its timing was likely accelerated by the recent events at CAA.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerated
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  • Now, they’re being augmented by software innovations, AI, robotics and advanced technologies that are dramatically evolving North America’s industrial base.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But, for Yankees fans of a certain age, consider making these part of a memorabilia array, augmented by baseball cards or other related collectibles.
    Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of augmented
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