add to

verb

added to; adding to; adds to
Synonyms of add tonext
: 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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Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Then there is the fact Keeler is starting over at quarterback, which could add to early-season challenges. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 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 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 See All Example Sentences for add to

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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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