as in total
a complete amount of something
The grand total of the proceeds from the fund-raiser was over $100,000.
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Recent Examples of grand total
Jackson has completed less than 60 percent of his passes in each of his last five starts and has amassed a grand total of three touchdowns, two through the air and one on the ground.
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Kotb was a longtime staple of the morning show, having spent 17 years on Today and a grand total of 26 years working for NBC.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
After earning a grand total of $330,000, Whitaker breezed past Thursday's competition as well.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 27 Nov. 2025
Regardless of your grand total, remember to enter the promo code, BLACKFRIDAY, at checkout.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Kotb was a longtime staple of the morning show, having spent 17 years on Today and a grand total of 26 years working for NBC.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
After earning a grand total of $330,000, Whitaker breezed past Thursday's competition as well.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 27 Nov. 2025
Regardless of your grand total, remember to enter the promo code, BLACKFRIDAY, at checkout.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand total
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And that total is without a starting center and the team’s four most notable backups.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Celtics attempted just four free throws, tied for the second-lowest single-game total in franchise history, in their 100-95 loss to San Antonio at TD Garden.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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During this process, the goal is to negotiate with your creditors on a lump-sum settlement amount that's 30% to 50% lower (on average).—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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That sum doesn’t include any payment for herself or Smyth, who is on the bus almost daily.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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The report did not provide details on when, where and how funds were spent, only sum totals for each district.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The two used threatening notes to rob a Bank of America and an East West Bank in San Francisco on Nov. 19, 2022, netting a sum total of $2,600.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement On the whole, pop culture’s relationship with autism has become more informed, nuanced, and generally more interesting over the past decade or so.—
Sarah Kurchak,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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To apply with your hands, dispense two dropper fulls, rub the palms of your hands together, and then evenly rub into your face and neck—just don’t forget to wash your hands when you’re done.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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All sizes will be available, including twins from $99, fulls ($149), queens ($199) and kings ($299).—
Don Maines,
Houston Chronicle,
27 Feb. 2020
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“Grand total.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20total. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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