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
Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, on an aggregate basis, US households appear to be managing their debt and delinquencies haven’t escalated to concerning levels, Moody’s Analytics’ US Household Debt report for August showed.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Airlines acknowledge using some of our personal data in setting prices even now but say that such information is used only in the aggregate, not to tailor fares to individual travelers.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
There are a lot of free and cheap options that others have aggregated—like Molly White’s from above.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The firm ranks 10th out of 649 firms on this year’s HEC-Dow Jones large buyout performance rankings, an annual list compiled by HEC Paris Business School professor Oliver Gottschalg that assesses aggregate performance over a 10-year period.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Still, on an aggregate basis, US households appear to be managing their debt and delinquencies haven’t escalated to concerning levels, Moody’s Analytics’ US Household Debt report for August showed.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Our collective impression of the Schwooper clan is made gradually and in the aggregate.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Airlines acknowledge using some of our personal data in setting prices even now but say that such information is used only in the aggregate, not to tailor fares to individual travelers.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This marks the 13th consecutive week of decreases aggregated across eight major trade lanes.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
There are a lot of free and cheap options that others have aggregated—like Molly White’s from above.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregate
Noun
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In the Premier League’s previous 33 seasons, 15 clubs promoted to the top division have reached the same eight-point total or more after five matches.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, Estonia said three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace without permission and remained there for a total of 12 minutes.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Koupparis, who makes costuming a speciality, is among the most senior members of this group, which first numbered about 15 people when it was founded in 2013.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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The other cards in his hand are all numbered.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lyrics, rooted in his own experiences and the turbulent reality of the Civil Rights Movement, spoke to a collective longing for justice and a belief that progress—though slow—was inevitable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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And then in the hive, in the hot pink mists of our collective mind, a figure appeared.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the past, the prize has varied season to season but frequently included a cash sum as well as a coveted CFDA spot.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Because of Australia’s remote location, drug prices are exceptionally high, and the strict border authorities mean that taking large sums of cash out of the country is a considerable challenge.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adames also rated out as a below-average defender as well, worth -3 outs above average through two months.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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The units will average between 525 and 600 square feet.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add a few more days for a 14-day Eclipse in Iceland voyage onboard Oceania Marina, directly in the path of totality.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Djerf had ineffective counsel, and the courts never considered the totality of his mental health issues and brain damage when he was sentenced to death, Day said.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Aggregate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregate. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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