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Synonyms & Antonyms for add
Synonyms: Verb
adjoin, annex, append, subjoin, tack (on)
Antonyms: Verb
abate, bate, deduct, knock off, remove, subtract, take off
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Examples of add in a Sentence
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She's planning to add some new flowers to the garden. The company is adding over 200 jobs this year. This winter, he added skiing to his list of favorite sports. Add one cup of sugar to the mixture. Next, add the remaining butter to the pan. In this dish, fresh herbs add lots of color and flavor. We can help you add excitement to your vacation. The historical details add depth to his story. She adds a certain amount of experience and authority to the project. When you add three and seven, you get ten.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Another 2,000 square feet of space was added to the home, along with lots of ’70s-style decor that was either crowd-sourced by fans or plucked from the sound stages of Paramount. — Lynette Rice, EW.com, "It took decades for Christopher Knight to find the Brady Bunch house," 3 Sep. 2019 Kronwall’s departure should add to the competition among prospects vying for a job. — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, "How will Niklas Kronwall's retirement affect Detroit Red Wings?," 3 Sep. 2019 Those polices have evolved in recent years, with many adding provisions that ban hate speech and certain types of abuse. — NBC News, "Why Republicans (and even a couple of Democrats) want to throw out tech's favorite law," 2 Sep. 2019 The National Institute on Aging has supported a $47 million add-on to include tau and amyloid imaging (toxic brain proteins linked with Alzheimer’s). — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Progress in understanding Alzheimer’s disease genetics, hope remains for drugs in testing," 2 Sep. 2019 Once Kelly returns from suspension, the Colts can either add him to the roster or waive him. — Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star, "Colts land backup QB, sign Brian Hoyer to 3-year, $12 million contract," 2 Sep. 2019 Schuett was added to the case recently, after the elder Rittgers took on the West Chester case. — Keith Bierygolick, Cincinnati.com, "Skylar Richardson: What you need to know as trial starts for former cheerleader charged in buried baby case," 2 Sep. 2019 American tariffs have added to a slowdown in China, shrinking its appetite for German wares. — Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, "For Europe, the Threat of a No-Deal Brexit Comes at a Bad Time," 2 Sep. 2019 Body positivity added to the week’s upbeat ethos, thanks to Tracee Ellis Ross’s relatable workout and Ashley Graham’s baby-onboard dance session. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Selena Gomez, Rosalía, and More," 1 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'add.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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