- present participle of add.
adding
Britishnoun
adjective
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of, for, or relating to addition
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(in systemic grammar) denoting a bound clause that qualifies the meaning of an antecedent noun rather than of the sentence as a whole Compare contingency
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They said higher energy prices and tighter financial conditions could push up operating costs and interest rates, adding to doubts over "the long-term profitability and viability of AI business models".
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Driverless 18-wheelers can’t back up without a human driver, though the companies say they’re working on adding that feature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
He said he hoped the prime minister would "come along" with the project, adding that a third runway was "not just for Londoners".
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Such theft accounted for billions of dollars, Aurangzeb said, adding that there remained "room for improvement" on increasing income tax collection as well.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Frankie poured some tea into his glass, before adding hot water from the samovar.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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