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
Annie Nova, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Although the major carriers have largely committed to not passing along any extra surcharges to consumers with the fees kicking in, the escalation of the fees starting in April delivers an added risk that the costs could get too high and begin to be passed along to shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
This release added a ton of stuff for swimmers, including depth tracking and water temperature sensors, as well as sleep apnea alerts for snorers.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Investing in these products can entail added risks and complexities, advisors said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Although the major carriers have largely committed to not passing along any extra surcharges to consumers with the fees kicking in, the escalation of the fees starting in April delivers an added risk that the costs could get too high and begin to be passed along to shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
An additional 1,500 slots were added when a sixth casino was approved.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
This release added a ton of stuff for swimmers, including depth tracking and water temperature sensors, as well as sleep apnea alerts for snorers.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
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An additional 52 countries abstained from voting.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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The higher cost reflects additional safety features, including cable stays, steel beams and dual pylons, as well as a more conventional construction method approved by FDOT.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Screenshots of DraftKings wagering platforms were included in exhibits attached to the complaint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two short videos show Fry at his Bartonville residence holding a human skull with dirt, hair, and leaves attached.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The researchers also calculated the right balance between cyanobacterial biomass and ammonium output, ensuring the final product had enough of this key nutrient for plant growth.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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In his testimony, Musk maintained that Twitter’s leadership lied about the number of bot accounts on the platform and withheld information from him about how the number of fake accounts was calculated.—
Staff,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Both officials emphasized the need for unity and continued vigilance, promising to support efforts that prevent further violence in the community.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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With the council’s recent direction, Webb said, city staff and the ad hoc committee will continue further review of the Civic Center Park as a possible site for the police headquarters.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Almanac introduced the beer during a public event at its Alameda brewery on March 21.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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In Texas last year, 3,000 pieces of legislation related to elections were introduced in the state legislature, Patrick said, and election officials have to prepare for any changes months in advance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chloé Farand summed it up for the Guardian, noting the researchers’ projection of 500,000 additional annual deaths due to inactivity by 2050.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The sequences after the game summed it up, from the embrace with Erik Spoelstra, being showered courtside by teammates, the moments with Micky Arison and Nick Arison on the opposite end of the sideline, and then the interaction with Pat Riley in the hallway leading to the locker room.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Back in 2017, as FIU expanded, many students were crossing Southwest Eighth Street to get to and from campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Added.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/added. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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