- 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
Example Sentences
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Adding to the apprehension was that Tuesday evening the graduation ceremony for Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy was unfolding at the same time the board considered its future.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Adding to the uncertainty, forecasters warned that thunderstorms and severe weather could complicate portions of the Freedom 250 festivities, potentially affecting some of the weekend’s outdoor events.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
Adding aluminum to the atmosphere can start reactions that free up ozone-destroying chlorine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Adding to investors’ AI fervor, OpenAI late Monday reported it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering one week after competitor Anthropic announced it planned to go to market.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Adding fire to the chaos only draws a greater crowd.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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