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as in count
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added the final tally for worshippers at Sunday services was 126

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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points our team tallied four touchdowns and gained a total of 435 yards last game

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Recent Examples of tally
Noun
Thousands of people have been killed since the current conflict in the Middle East began on February 28, according to a CNN tally of death tolls released by regional authorities. Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026 Just In Time pulled in more than $2 million last week, its highest tally yet, as Jonathan Groff played his final performance in the musical on March 29. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Senior outfielder Luke Tingley tallied two of the five hits generated by the Knights (3-2). Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 Hoosiers Rise tallied 150 walkouts across the state. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tally
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Noun
  • Gibbs was convicted of one count of second-degree murder, one felony count of torture and one felony count of child abuse.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
  • He was charged with 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, driving while impaired, careless operation and open container, police said.
    Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Epstein and the baroness continued corresponding into 2019, the records show.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
  • That said, Smith also admits that the torpedo bat's shape and corresponding swing weight could be making the bat feel easier to swing, which could in turn improve batting average rather than acting as a power tool blasting home runs out of the park.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Michigan had become the first team to score 90-plus points in five straight tournament games in the same season.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The guard earned title game MVP honors, scoring 20 points and showcasing his elite shooting by converting six 3-pointers.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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  • Fanatics aligned this year’s event to coincide with the 2026 World Cup final weekend at MetLife Stadium.
    Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • That was quickly followed by SAG/AFTRA’s announcement of their Actor Awards show dates coinciding with Oscars in both 2027 and 2028 (Feb 28 2027 and Feb 20 2028).
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For a better understanding of where trolleys stop near you, check the SEPTA website for Philadelphia transit maps.
    Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • To limit further misuse, place a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and check your credit reports for any unfamiliar activity.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.
    Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
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  • In California, in 2023, a lengthy strike by health-care workers at Kaiser Permanente ended with the company agreeing to introduce a minimum hourly wage of twenty-five dollars by 2026.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Three months after the Prescott deal, Juan Soto agreed to the biggest-ever contract in MLB, signing a 15-year deal worth a staggering $765m with the New York Mets, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s $700m deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers announced in late 2023.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Geno Smith, who eventually became the starting QB in Seattle, also fit the mold of journeyman passer.
    Mike Kaye April 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, its slender base fits inside most cupholders and water bottle bags.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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