add
verb (used with object)
to unite or join so as to increase the number, quantity, size, or importance.
are adding
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present progressiveof add.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Rising bond yields and record-high diesel prices, which reached $5.850 on Friday, are adding to investor caution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Gen Zers in Betterment’s survey who are aggressive with their investing portfolios are adding sports betting to that list, which is what financial experts balk at.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Newsom said “too many fire survivors are reporting that lenders and servicers are adding unnecessary red tape and excessively withholding funds.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
City won their first WSL title in a decade in May and are adding squad depth in the transfer window as they look to challenge in Europe.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“You are adding color to that mosaic, sharing your traditions, your art, your food. Especially your food.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
