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as in total
a complete amount of something
the sum of human knowledge on that subject
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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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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
That is why vintage concert t-shirts from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s can command staggering sums.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
There’s no better way of summing them up.
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Yuan still only accounts for 6% of global trade finance, but that sum has tripled in five years.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
That is why vintage concert t-shirts from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s can command staggering sums.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Verb
But nothing sums it up better than this – almost half of the group got Percy Jackson tattoos while in Rome, many designed by one of our travelers.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
There’s no better way of summing them up.
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum
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By the afternoon, Perez and his small team had served seven guests in total.
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Last year alone, the stand raised more than $17,000, bringing the overall total to more than $88,000 before this year's event.
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Its summary, from the title throughout, is shameless propaganda.
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
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Platform Sandals Inspired by Martha Stewart Forget sky-high stilettos — Stewart is embracing a more comfortable way to add height.
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The yacht features four guest cabins, including a full-beam owner's suite, and a luminous main deck with full-height glazing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From Greenland to Iceland, totality will occur from late afternoon to early evening.
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The pinnacle of their trip was a private session with a renowned tinware master in Takaoka, a city famous for its centuries-old metalworking heritage.
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Because what is death but the pinnacle of humans’ lack of agency.
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Aniston, on the other hand, leaned into the shoe's casual roots, wearing hers with jeans and a tank top for a relaxed look that felt quintessentially summer.
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The dynamic Sun in your 9th House of Exploration quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so growth calls while roots demand attention.
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“Sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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