as in totals
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 numbers
to have a total of
over time, her petty thefts aggregated a significant shortfall in the company's books
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Recent Examples of aggregates
New Atlas, 26 May 2026
The company is currently running its first clinical trial — testing a pill designed to enhance the body’s ability to better clear out protein aggregates in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 22 May 2026
The project applies a circular-economy model to the foundations of the cities by replacing natural aggregates with recycled rubble.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Hydrogen is highly energetic and easy to ignite, posing the risk of an explosion if too much aggregates in one area.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Roethling recommends adding soil aggregates the size of a pea to aid in drainage.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather than operating as a peer-to-peer marketplace, Reklaim aggregates and authenticates inventory at scale through its proprietary sourcing platform.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
But aggregates are often optical illusions.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026
San Diego’s tech giant Qualcomm led new job advertisements in April, with 164 new postings, according to state data that aggregates job postings during the month.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Investment tracking and tools Origin includes a real-time investment dashboard that aggregates your portfolio across multiple accounts.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 20 May 2026
PooCrave rose in the wake of PopCrave, a Twitter account that is practically legacy media at this point, which aggregates news and celebrity birthdays and casting announcements (not to be confused with PopBase … which is similar and different).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Kalshi also aggregates trading activity into real-time data reflecting market expectations and public sentiment.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
To see how many Americans are exposed to nitrates at those lower concentrations, researchers used the EWG tap water database, which aggregates data from nearly 50,000 public water systems in the United States.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
On the website, an anonymous support team doles out round-ups and aggregates interview highlights, to fill out the content garden.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Dallas’s score on the HRC’s Municipal Equality Index, which aggregates policy data to create a relative measurement of LGBTQ+ inclusion, dropped from a full score of 100 in 2024 to 93 in 2025.
—William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
Humanity produces roughly 4 billion tons of it every year, mixing the fine powder with water, sand, and aggregates like gravel to create concrete and mortar used in buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, dams, and countless other forms of infrastructure.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
The company is currently running its first clinical trial — testing a pill designed to enhance the body’s ability to better clear out protein aggregates in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 22 May 2026
The project applies a circular-economy model to the foundations of the cities by replacing natural aggregates with recycled rubble.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Hydrogen is highly energetic and easy to ignite, posing the risk of an explosion if too much aggregates in one area.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Roethling recommends adding soil aggregates the size of a pea to aid in drainage.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather than operating as a peer-to-peer marketplace, Reklaim aggregates and authenticates inventory at scale through its proprietary sourcing platform.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
But aggregates are often optical illusions.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Rodrigues explained YouTube Brasil currently has other linear channels, such as SBT, one of the top three free-to-air networks in the country, and DiaTV, an indie channel of Dia Estúdio that aggregates entertainment shows hosted by Brazilian creators.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026
San Diego’s tech giant Qualcomm led new job advertisements in April, with 164 new postings, according to state data that aggregates job postings during the month.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Investment tracking and tools Origin includes a real-time investment dashboard that aggregates your portfolio across multiple accounts.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 20 May 2026
PooCrave rose in the wake of PopCrave, a Twitter account that is practically legacy media at this point, which aggregates news and celebrity birthdays and casting announcements (not to be confused with PopBase … which is similar and different).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Kalshi also aggregates trading activity into real-time data reflecting market expectations and public sentiment.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
To see how many Americans are exposed to nitrates at those lower concentrations, researchers used the EWG tap water database, which aggregates data from nearly 50,000 public water systems in the United States.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
On the website, an anonymous support team doles out round-ups and aggregates interview highlights, to fill out the content garden.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Dallas’s score on the HRC’s Municipal Equality Index, which aggregates policy data to create a relative measurement of LGBTQ+ inclusion, dropped from a full score of 100 in 2024 to 93 in 2025.
—William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregates
Noun
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Paul drew big, young crowds on the campaign trail, considerable media coverage, and respectable raw national vote totals.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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The totals fell to 12,352 housing starts in 2024 and 10,066 in 2025.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The constellation now numbers more than 200 satellites developed in a partnership between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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While his workforce generally numbers 160, for the Mother’s Day crush, which involved shipment of 700,000 plants, another 40 employees were hired.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Noun
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While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The 100-year-old system averages nine breaks for every 100 miles of water main, which beats the industry average of about 12 breaks, said Graeme Chaple, distribution division manager for SPRWS.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Groups sponsored by the California Apartment Association and the California Chamber of Commerce have spent large sums opposing him.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The sums involved have become staggering.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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