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as in comes (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
whether we take the 4:00 train or the 4:15 bus, it adds up to the same thing: they both get us back too late
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as in numbers
to have a total of
even if we pool all our money, it won't add up to enough to rent a beach house for a week
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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The collection already numbers over 3,000 titles, and donations keep arriving.
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For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country.
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ClassPass essentially aggregates that fragmented universe into one login, which is part of its appeal to consumers who want to try a little of everything without committing to a single studio’s monthly fee.
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The system aggregates sensor readings, analyzes trends, compares current measurements with historical baselines, and flags anomalies that may indicate emerging failures.
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At present, the firm’s fleet comprises 13 trains, each of which has a capacity for 400 passengers.
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Its new home comprises 11,000 square feet; its current East Village space is 7,000 square feet.
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“Adds up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adds%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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