1
as in total
a complete amount of something
the sum of human knowledge on that subject
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2
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
the district attorney delivered a sum of the evidence against the accused that was simply staggering
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as in height
the highest part or point
he declared that he had reached the sum of joy when his newborn daughter was laid in his arms
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as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the sum of the issue is: who will pay for this?
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as in to add
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
can sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator
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Recent Examples of sum
Anna North, Vox, 26 June 2025
Undergraduate tuition is just above $73,000, but the school offers a generous sum of financial aid.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 June 2025
To sum it up: this lump of aluminum is very good at cosplaying as its sturdy diesel predecessor.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Paying only moms in the labor force without offering the same sum to moms already caring for kids at home also seems unfair — including the around 9 million stay-at-home moms in the US would boost the total even further.
—Anna North, Vox, 26 June 2025
Undergraduate tuition is just above $73,000, but the school offers a generous sum of financial aid.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Verb
Each meal really does a great job of summing each chef up, both in terms of their food and their time on this show.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 June 2025
To sum it up: this lump of aluminum is very good at cosplaying as its sturdy diesel predecessor.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum
Noun
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For years, the United States has been the greatest source of donations to Peter’s Pence, with U.S. Catholics contributing about a quarter of the total each year.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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In 2023, the company pledged to invest $2.5 billion in Korean content over four years — more than double the total of all its prior K-content investments.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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That includes Call Notes (an automatic summary of your phone call), and support for the Pixel Screenshots app.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The first-floor gallery is confusing enough with its varying ceiling heights and tomb-like layout.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Chambray may be a humble fabric, but 100 Hands has elevated it to new heights with its Iced Washed Japanese Chambray Shirt.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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And the film has stood the test of time, capturing the essence of America's early space program for posterity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2025
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When considering the essence of Aquarius, however, there is a greater focus on themes surrounding technology, friendship, group affiliations and social dynamics.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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This piece comes in black, blue, red, and yellow to add a pop of color to your space, and the back has a woven pattern that will upgrade any patio, porch, or yard.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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That’s essentially what DevaCurl’s Volume + Boost Curl Cream does, as it’s meant to add more volume to fine hair from the roots.—
Danielle Jackson,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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This region has an excellent chance of clear skies for a totality of 1 minute, 35 seconds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
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But the real star of the show for Dunhill was the totality of their SS26 collection, with each piece being both wearable and so well situated into the overall thematics of this show.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Young reached the pinnacle of success in high school at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif.—he was named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2020—and in college at Alabama.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
7 July 2025
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America stands as the pinnacle and leader of Western civilization.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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And don’t let its age fool you: while the hotel feels connected to its roots, there’s nothing stuffy or antiquated about it.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Inside, the design stays true to its minimalist roots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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“Sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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