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as in introduces
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 calculates
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 adds
That’s why knowing what information adds value and what simply adds noise is so important.
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Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This fruit, along with other Asian ingredients, adds an exotic touch to drinks, creating balanced flavor profiles that appeal to a wide range of palates.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With influencers hosting live shopping events and interactive product demos, social commerce adds a layer of immediacy and engagement that’s especially impactful during holiday shopping.
—Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Chinese antitrust investigation adds another layer of complexity to NVIDIA’s position, as regulatory actions could reshape market dynamics.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The gold touch adds an elevated appearance, while the metal frame offers a high-quality look.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The beaded design adds an elegant look, adding color and style to your living space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The polka dot pattern adds a luxe look, serving as the statement piece of any kitchen.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit adds more fuel to America’s fiery debate over the participation of transgender women in women’s sports.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This fruit, along with other Asian ingredients, adds an exotic touch to drinks, creating balanced flavor profiles that appeal to a wide range of palates.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With influencers hosting live shopping events and interactive product demos, social commerce adds a layer of immediacy and engagement that’s especially impactful during holiday shopping.
—Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Chinese antitrust investigation adds another layer of complexity to NVIDIA’s position, as regulatory actions could reshape market dynamics.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The gold touch adds an elevated appearance, while the metal frame offers a high-quality look.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The beaded design adds an elegant look, adding color and style to your living space.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The polka dot pattern adds a luxe look, serving as the statement piece of any kitchen.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit adds more fuel to America’s fiery debate over the participation of transgender women in women’s sports.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adds
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Each handoff introduces potential friction when a health plan relies on multiple partners—from dental providers to transportation services.Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, critics argue crypto doesn’t solve these problems and introduces others, including high environmental costs and challenges in regulation, which attract money launderers, criminals, and scammers.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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While almost every company selling these tests calculates biological age based on a different methodology, Function relies on Phenotypic Age, which is an assessment of biomarkers such as albumin, creatinine, glucose, and mean cell volume.Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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Lamenting this aspect of ourselves is like lamenting the spot in our eyes where the optic nerve attaches to the retina.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the Sling itself attaches to Yeti coolers for extra storage and packing convenience.Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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When looking at all of the weekly rankings in their home country, the band’s list of champions expands significantly, and due to occasional re-releases, the rockers continue to add to their historic count from time to time.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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California’s healthcare program for low-income residents is also costing more than expected as the state expands eligibility to all income-eligible adults, regardless of immigration status, and experiences an increase in the number of seniors seeking services.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Creating a narrative that includes employees as brand advocates not only enhances their engagement but also fosters loyalty and advocacy among customers.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Making the municipal bond market more efficient and less costly in turn increases accessibility.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That detail reinforces how WBD and New Line Cinema see War of the Rohirrim as an expansion of their Lord of the Rings canon.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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This historic nomination reinforces his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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