aggregates 1 of 2

plural of aggregate
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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aggregates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of aggregate
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
Noun
As water is applied to the garden, soil aggregates gradually break down. Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Long Weekend largely aggregates and cross-promotes arts events already happening in the area on the first five days of July. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 Axon's Fusus platform separately aggregates shared community cameras, body cameras, drones and other feeds onto a real-time map. Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 June 2026 Industry experts caution that aggregates derived from coal waste currently represent only a tiny sliver of China’s annual consumption. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026 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
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In total, the government now owes the equivalent of $113,000 per person, according to USAFacts, a nonprofit civic initiative cofounded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer which aggregates and analyzes government data. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 July 2026 That database aggregates public records, including names, addresses, telephone numbers and other data, such as criminal history. Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 July 2026 ClassPass essentially aggregates that fragmented universe into one login, which is part of its appeal to consumers who want to try a little of everything without committing to a single studio’s monthly fee. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 The system aggregates sensor readings, analyzes trends, compares current measurements with historical baselines, and flags anomalies that may indicate emerging failures. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 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
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Noun
  • Maui is forecast to see 4 to 6 inches, while the forecast is less certain for the other islands, with generally lower totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected and isolated amounts up to 4 inches or more possible.
    Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The storm is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with maximum amounts of 15 inches across the Big Island.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Watchlist volume jumps an average of 40 times for Unreleased Gems titles specifically, according to figures Letterboxd has publicly cited, numbers a filmmaker can point to that a skeptical buyer can’t wave away.
    Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The in‑house repair team now numbers 30, supported by a Paris concierge-style service that can handle lighter fixes with a turnaround in days, a service Mothay plans to roll out to other markets, with Tokyo a likely next step.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • 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
  • Retirement income averages $531,000 and expenses average $772,000.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The acquisition looks small next to the enormous sums being spent on frontier AI models, data centers and chips.
    Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The sums are vast, but the explanations for the spending range from vague to inscrutable.
    Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 19 Aug. 2026

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