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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Concrete, which primarily comprises cement, water, and aggregates, is the most used construction material in the world.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 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
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
Tech giant Qualcomm had the most open job postings in February with 672, said state data that aggregates job postings during the month.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Polling from the New York Times, which aggregates multiple political polls from multiple sources, finds Jackson leading by anywhere from 8 to 15 points in some polls, while Jones leads by anywhere from 7 to 10 points in others.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 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
The clinic has developed a proprietary algorithm, the Tulah Life Index, which aggregates metrics ranging from gut health to muscle mass into a single score out of 100.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
Concrete, which primarily comprises cement, water, and aggregates, is the most used construction material in the world.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 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
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
Tech giant Qualcomm had the most open job postings in February with 672, said state data that aggregates job postings during the month.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Polling from the New York Times, which aggregates multiple political polls from multiple sources, finds Jackson leading by anywhere from 8 to 15 points in some polls, while Jones leads by anywhere from 7 to 10 points in others.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 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
The clinic has developed a proprietary algorithm, the Tulah Life Index, which aggregates metrics ranging from gut health to muscle mass into a single score out of 100.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregates
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By extending his career, Rodgers will continue to add to career totals that rank him among the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Rain totals in those areas could range from one-half inch to more than an inch.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
16 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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The trial, of course, is centered on whether OpenAI abandoned its charitable founding mission as its for-profit arm fundraised record sums from Microsoft and others and its parent company restructured into a public-benefit corporation.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Now the company seeks to expand on last year’s win by spending vast sums — putting up more than $70 million so far — on a California ballot measure campaign to cap attorney fees in car crash cases.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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“Aggregates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregates. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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