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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3
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
ABC News, 16 June 2026
Organizations must spend substantial sums hiring attorneys to defend themselves.
—Kim Gorsuch, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That about sums it up nicely, song.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
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Noun
European intelligence services say Russia is recruiting people online and paying them relatively small sums of money to carry out sabotage.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Organizations must spend substantial sums hiring attorneys to defend themselves.
—Kim Gorsuch, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Verb
Higgo summed it up in a way many of us can relate to in all walks of life.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That about sums it up nicely, song.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum
Noun
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Clark also played in her 13th game of the season, matching her total from last year during an injury-riddled campaign.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The highest total as of Tuesday morning was just over 9 inches near Caldwell, Texas.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Its summary, from the title throughout, is shameless propaganda.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The Knicks at the height of the celebrations Thursday.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The book's cover features a photo of Collin and Kate that appears to be taken during the height of Jon & Kate Plus 8's popularity.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Some pastimes are distractions, some are distortions, and some few are true distillations—refining a city or a place or a community to its essence, deliciously sipped by all.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Like the catchphrase to the Wide World of Sports broadcast that first enthralled Hunt with the World Cup, this was the essence of the thrill of victory contrasting, alas, with the agony of defeat.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, including two in the third inning, while Bryce Harper completed the cycle to add yet another achievement to his accomplished career.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Marte's latest move adds another chapter to a professional career that had already taken him through multiple organizations and even overseas.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Beyond the Blue Lagoon, one of the best ways to see the solar eclipse is by sea with several cruise lines planning voyages to sail directly into the path of totality.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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From Greenland to Iceland, totality will occur from late afternoon to early evening.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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What does is that someone like Brind’Amour, who helped lift a struggling team up to the pinnacle of the sport — twice now — enters the Hall, where the sport’s greatest stories belong.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Under his leadership, the bank was cleared of more than a dozen regulatory actions, with the asset cap removal the pinnacle.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Larger roots mean larger iris blooms and better plant vitality the following year.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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During a scene in the show toward the end, Hargitay's character roots through several boxes around her.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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“Sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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