as in total
a complete amount of something
numerous episodes of pilferage, taken in the aggregate, can really add up to a significant sum
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as in to number
to have a total of
over time, her petty thefts aggregated a significant shortfall in the company's books
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as in collective
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Recent Examples of aggregate
Alora Bopray, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Most saw increases in consecutive years, and none saw a significant decrease in aggregate over the two years.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Domestically, Trump’s approval rating sits at just 42% according to the RealClearPolitics aggregate, amid growing discontent with his approach to key issues.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2025
The aggregate wealth of Black Americans decreased under Obama’s administration.
—Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
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Noun
All plans include a high $50,000 annual aggregate (total) coverage limit.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Most saw increases in consecutive years, and none saw a significant decrease in aggregate over the two years.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
Compared to their peers, Black youth are disproportionately represented in Milwaukee County's foster care system, according to the state’s Putting Families First Data Dashboard, which aggregates data on youth in foster care.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Domestically, Trump’s approval rating sits at just 42% according to the RealClearPolitics aggregate, amid growing discontent with his approach to key issues.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Essentially a form of heavy crude oil, bitumen is one component of conventional asphalt, along with aggregate materials such as rocks and sand.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2025
The aggregate wealth of Black Americans decreased under Obama’s administration.
—Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregate
Noun
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Since the start of the season, Arsenal have played 17 matches in total, winning 14, drawing twice, and losing just once, by an aggregate score of 35-5.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The pack, which at one point numbered three adults and six pups, killed more livestock than did the entire wolf population of other western states.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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In fact, seven of the top 10 most-listened to podcasts—with collective audiences numbering in the tens of millions—are hosted by men.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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May’s fixations include fragmented narratives, portraits of place, boundaries and borders, and collective memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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For decades, the landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement has protected the collective voting power of racial minorities when political maps are redrawn.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rhodes reveals that foundation repairs can cost anywhere between $10,000 to $50,000, a hefty sum that will deter many buyers.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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In exchange for Sonis, Summit FC sent $120,000 to Louisville, a sum that could rise to $160,000 if Sonis hits certain performance conditions.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gen Zers average $94,101 in personal debt, the highest of any generation and far more than millennials ($59,181) and Gen X ($53,255).—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Total rainfall totals look to average around an inch or less, with the highest totals to the south and the lowest totals to the north.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While totality will last just over two minutes at its maximum, the low position of the eclipsed sun — particularly in Spain — will offer some dramatic photographic opportunities.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, the total solar eclipse in 2027 will offer a whopping 6 1/2 minutes of totality and pass over more countries.—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Aggregate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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