add to
verb
added to; adding to; adds to
: to make (something) larger, better, or greater
He bought another rare coin to add to his collection.
The funny characters really add to the story.
The loud music added to the confusion.
Examples of add to in a Sentence
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Then there is the fact Keeler is starting over at quarterback, which could add to early-season challenges.
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Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
Military flyovers added to the atmosphere, with the roar of aircraft overhead loud enough to make seats visibly vibrate.
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Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Daniel Munoz’s goal was cancelled out in the second half, but Luis Diaz added to his assist with the go-ahead goal.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
An influx of competitors also add to the vehicle’s current not-so-stellar reputation.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board.
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Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
To add to it, factors such as weather are out of your control, which means setting your thermostat correctly can be a challenge.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2026
Streaming boxes, chargers, and smart home gadgets can quietly add to your electricity bill.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
The move by the group of oil-producing nations and its allies will add to the supply of fuel in global markets, which analysts warn are poised for a glut as oil prices fall.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
5 July 2026
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Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
Military flyovers added to the atmosphere, with the roar of aircraft overhead loud enough to make seats visibly vibrate.
—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Daniel Munoz’s goal was cancelled out in the second half, but Luis Diaz added to his assist with the go-ahead goal.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
An influx of competitors also add to the vehicle’s current not-so-stellar reputation.
—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board.
—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
To add to it, factors such as weather are out of your control, which means setting your thermostat correctly can be a challenge.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2026
Streaming boxes, chargers, and smart home gadgets can quietly add to your electricity bill.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 July 2026
The move by the group of oil-producing nations and its allies will add to the supply of fuel in global markets, which analysts warn are poised for a glut as oil prices fall.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
5 July 2026
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“Add to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add%20to. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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