add
verb (used with object)
to unite or join so as to increase the number, quantity, size, or importance.
has added
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present perfectof add (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Rising concerns about global government debt levels have fueled a recent global bond sell-off, pushing yields to multiyear highs around the world, while the conflict in the Middle East has added to inflation fears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
China's security and economic influence has added resonance this year as the summit is being hosted by Palau.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
"She hasn't abandoned the polish or aspiration that you expect from a luxury brand, but she has added personality," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Since May, the U.S. has added a paltry 60,000 jobs — and employment even fell in July.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
“What kind of new gadgets and gizmos do you guys think Mr. Lemoncello has added to his library?” asked Mrs. Yunghans.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
