APPENDING Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

appending

verb

present participle of append

as in adding

to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase append the prefix "un-" to each of these words

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Recent Examples of appending Benoit delights in language as much as her heroine, weaving Regency-era slang throughout and appending a chapter-by-chapter glossary of vulgarities. — Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 19 June 2026 Here, research has revealed, for example, how audience and journalistic frames interact and compete in liveblogs, where in a space of potential co-production, journalists still reframe amateur contributions by appending their own frames onto them. — Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026

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Many African policymakers responded that advanced economies built their wealth on coal and oil, adding that Africa accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid Forward La Liga also issued an official statement expressing deep regret over the hurt caused to Chinese fans by Mbappé's remarks, adding that his personal views do not represent the Spanish league's position.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026

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