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.
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The bishop was among 34 individuals and 47 entities that EU countries added to a Russia sanctions list Monday.
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CBS News, 15 June 2026
Amazing Red back in TNA and being include in one of the most innovative matches of this generation would certainly draw eyeballs and add to the intrigue of the match, which already includes X Division champion Cedric Alexander and Leon Slater.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
This reality adds to our grief and outrage.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Cube and pan-fry firm tofu until golden, crumble into scrambles or tacos, marinate and bake, or add to curries and stir-fries.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
That will add to the demand that’s snapping back as prices fall and governments ease rationing policies.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The new retractable bollards blocking East Exchange Avenue at the intersection with North Main Street were recently added to protect pedestrian traffic during the World Cup.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Mike Vrabel's tumultuous offseason, Will Campbell's rocky playoffs and the uncertain nature of the pass rush only add to the intrigue.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The ruling adds to a string of legal setbacks for Musk in his increasingly bitter feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
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CBS News, 15 June 2026
Amazing Red back in TNA and being include in one of the most innovative matches of this generation would certainly draw eyeballs and add to the intrigue of the match, which already includes X Division champion Cedric Alexander and Leon Slater.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
This reality adds to our grief and outrage.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Cube and pan-fry firm tofu until golden, crumble into scrambles or tacos, marinate and bake, or add to curries and stir-fries.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
That will add to the demand that’s snapping back as prices fall and governments ease rationing policies.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The new retractable bollards blocking East Exchange Avenue at the intersection with North Main Street were recently added to protect pedestrian traffic during the World Cup.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Mike Vrabel's tumultuous offseason, Will Campbell's rocky playoffs and the uncertain nature of the pass rush only add to the intrigue.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The ruling adds to a string of legal setbacks for Musk in his increasingly bitter feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
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“Add to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add%20to. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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