grosses 1 of 2

noun

plural of gross
1
as in totals

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2
as in revenues

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grosses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of gross
as in earns

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Recent Examples of grosses
Noun
Among the notable grosses in the final week of the season, Every Brilliant Thing reported a gross of $2,296,473 as star Daniel Radcliffe played his final performances. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 May 2026 On the other hand, Beaches fell to 44 percent capacity at the Majestic Theatre, its lowest level yet, with grosses falling to $441,484 (its lowest gross for an eight-show week). — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grosses
  1. totals
  2. profits
  3. earns
  4. amounts
  5. receipts
  6. nets
  7. incomes
  8. garners
Noun
  • The county’s latest update totals to more than 784,000 votes.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches from slow-moving overnight storms were reported across parts of North Georgia, with over 8 inches in isolated spots.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of totals
Noun
  • With a Southern Hemisphere spring harvest underway in parts of Australia, farmers are grappling with diesel prices inflated by the Iran war, contributing to what the government forecasts will be a 39% drop in large farm profits.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The function of healthcare should not be to make billions in profits for the insurance companies and the drug companies.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of profits
Verb
  • Northbrook earns first playoff berth Spring Branch ISD’s Northbrook High School was first established in 1973, and the football played in inaugural season just one year later.
    — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The card technically earns Citi ThankYou® Points that can be redeemed for cash back or used for travel, including transfers to Citi's hotel and airline partners.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of earns
Noun
  • Initial results indicate that the method can separate metal chlorides from magnet material more efficiently, allowing nearly all the metals to be extracted while using comparatively small amounts of chemicals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Unlike homes and many businesses, where electricity use fluctuates throughout the day and with the seasons, data centers require enormous amounts of power around the clock, regardless of weather.
    — H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of amounts
Noun
  • Although the Iran war has led to rising gas prices, voters have said that their concerns over the cost of living weren't just limited to their receipts at the pump.
    — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Keep records of your receipts, tracking numbers and communications with sellers.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of receipts
Verb
  • Topping off the buds for 10 minutes nets you about two hours of playback time, which is nice.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Wideout Cam Coleman has been good when called upon, but 17 catches in five games nets him a C, given his enormous price tag.
    — Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of nets
Noun
  • Since 1970, the ratio of median home prices to median household incomes in places such as Los Angeles County has quadrupled, a direct consequence of the anti-growth policies spurred by the property tax revolt.
    — M. Nolan Gray, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The organization noted that most enrollees will get a subsidy to help cover the cost of premiums, but not those with incomes 400% above the federal poverty level.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of incomes
Verb
  • Defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman’s unit has stepped up when needed, and all while the offense garners most of the headlines.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • All the while, #witchtok garners millions of posts, and there’s no shortage of flash sales for love spells – or curses.
    — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of garners

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