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
Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
But counterintuitively, the three quarks that make up a proton only sum to about 1 percent of its mass.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
But in California, hefty permitting and approval process fees quietly add six-figure sums to the cost of a single home.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Palmer’s goal from open play, which involved theoretical No 10 Fernandez carrying the ball out wide, full-back Cucurella underlapping him, and Palmer finishing in the box, summed that up.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
But counterintuitively, the three quarks that make up a proton only sum to about 1 percent of its mass.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum
Noun
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In total, over 20 key experts working on AXIS were removed from Goddard and from NASA entirely, significantly curtailing the team’s ability to execute.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points Tuesday night, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s iconic 81-point game for the second highest single-game total in NBA history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In a statement on social media, the Department of Justice said the interview summaries -- known as FBI 302 reports -- were initially withheld from the January release of millions of pages of DOJ documents related to Jeffrey Epstein because they were believed to be duplicative of other documents.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This bundle includes the Copilot AI add-on at a slight discount (normally $50 per person per month), which enables triage features, intelligent suggestions, summaries, transcriptions, translations, and more.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The hope for this team was that Peterson could carry KU’s offense to new heights, particularly in the postseason.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wordless electronic lounge music pulses over the speakers, hanging well above the dining room from a triple-height ceiling.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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For anyone hoping to catch this year’s superbloom, time is of the essence.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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They were introduced in the 1960s, but something about their branding and essence feels straight out of the 1990s.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Coach’s West Pack is designed with a mix of signature coated canvas, smooth calf leather, and a suede varsity stripe that adds a sporty and trendy touch to the simple black color scheme.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The breathable, skin-friendly backing keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, while RFID-blocking material adds an extra layer of protection for cards.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tayfun Coskun captured the lunar disk soon after the period of totality began, documenting the deep orange-red hue of its surface.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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According to Time and Date, the overall duration will be 5 hours and 39 minutes but the duration of totality will be 58 minutes.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Retirement has been marketed as the pinnacle of a successful life, the moment that finally belongs to you.—
John Coleman,
Harvard Business Review,
10 Mar. 2026
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McDaniel’s second year was the pinnacle of Tagovailoa’s six years in Miami.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Coleman made his name as the co-founder of London’s Caravan restaurants and coffee roasters, and Coulton’s roots are in management consultancy.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bob Johnson’s SoCal roots include coaching Los Amigos from 1970-72.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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