How to Use add-in in a Sentence

add-in

adjective
  • Start with one tool and one add-in.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
  • Vodka or gin would also work as an add-in.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Just make sure your add-ins are about the size of your macaroni.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2023
  • From bears and mushrooms to acorns and leaves, this slime kit has so many sweet add-ins.
    — Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024
  • The garnishes, or add-ins, can be as plain or fancy as one likes.
    — Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Each can comes packed with a fish base, plus add-ins like beans, peppers, tomato, and corn.
    — SELF, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Electrolyte powders are among the most common add-ins.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
  • Use it to make a mocktail with sparkling water and add-ins like ginger and fresh herbs.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Use it to make a mocktail with sparkling water and add-ins like ginger and fresh herbs.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 1 May 2026
  • Guests first choose their broth, then noodles, proteins and other add-ins.
    — Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Whether from a boxed mix or from scratch, brownies take well to a variety of add-ins.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Don’t be afraid to experiment with add-ins.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Feb. 2026
  • All the cookies, cakes, and other add-ins are baked by hand and then put into the ice cream.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
  • All the cookies, cakes, and other add-ins are baked by hand and then put into the ice cream.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
  • This recipe is excellent as is, but add-ins are always an option.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Certain smoothie add-ins can load them with extra sugar and strip away fiber.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
  • But the add-ins are where Garten’s from-a-can cranberry sauce truly stands out.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Like corn grits, middlins make a great base for add-ins, including cheeses, veggies, and meats.
    — Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Use your favorite butter brand and mix in spicy add-ins yourself to control the level of heat.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Our recipe uses a box of white cake mix and a few add-ins to amp up the cherry soda flavor and color.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Some tea add-ins can make the tea less healthy and, in some cases, even cause toxicity.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Feel free to make unique colors, add scents, or even use other add-ins to customize your playdough.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Feel free to make unique colors, add scents, or even use other add-ins to customize your playdough.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
  • However, certain add-ins may not be doing your health any favors.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Stirring in some milk, creamer, sugar, or any other add-in should help take the bitter edge off.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Some add-ins complement your tea and offer some health benefits.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Use delectable add-ins in the last five minutes of churning.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Flavor add-ins will make your vinaigrette even better, and so much fresher-tasting than store-bought.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Fruit smoothies are also the menu and can be customized with whey protein and other add-ins.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Aside from the add-ins, drinking decaf coffee may also be an option for many people.
    — Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024

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