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add

[ad] / æd /
VERB
simple arithmetical process of increase; accumulation
Synonyms
STRONG
calculate cast compute count enumerate figure reckon sum summate tally tot total tote
WEAK
count up do addition reckon up tot up
Antonyms
STRONG
estimate guess subtract
WEAK
decrease deduct diminish lessen reduce remove withdraw
VERB
adjoin, increase; make further comment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boost continue include reply
STRONG
affix annex ante append augment hike pad parlay piggyback snowball spike supplement sweeten tag
WEAK
beef up build up charge up cue in figure in flesh out heat up hike up hitch on hook on hook up with jack up jazz up join together plug into pour it on run up say further slap on soup up speed up step up tack on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt
STRONG
decrease detach subtract
WEAK
deduct diminish lessen reduce remove withdraw

Example Sentences

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Supervising banks for reputational risk also diverts “resources from more salient risks without adding material value from a safety and soundness perspective or ensuring greater compliance with the law,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

To add to frustration, some logging on during their time slots last week were booted off and routed to a webpage showing an “Access Denied” message.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

They are alarmed by the possibility that their tactical victories over Iran will not add up to a strategic advance.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

One can enter here and add to above a potential double bottom pivot of $204.72.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I write back and even add a little drawing:

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell