as in total
a complete amount of something
in this case the sum total of physical evidence that a crime has been committed wouldn't fill a thimble
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Recent Examples of sum total
The two used threatening notes to rob a Bank of America and an East West Bank in San Francisco on Nov. 19, 2022, netting a sum total of $2,600.
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
And while Terry technically did not have a turnover on Monday night, some of his drives to nowhere wind up as the same sum total.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
His incendiary rhymes, which boldly call out the atrocities carried out by the country’s dictatorial regime, have resulted in multiple arrests and extended stretches in prison over the last five years, for a sum total of 753 days.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
Conversely, their sum total energy is higher if their spins are pointing in opposite directions.
—Peter McMahon, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2018
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
And while Terry technically did not have a turnover on Monday night, some of his drives to nowhere wind up as the same sum total.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
His incendiary rhymes, which boldly call out the atrocities carried out by the country’s dictatorial regime, have resulted in multiple arrests and extended stretches in prison over the last five years, for a sum total of 753 days.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
Conversely, their sum total energy is higher if their spins are pointing in opposite directions.
—Peter McMahon, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum total
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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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Allowing both the powerful side of Grange Shiraz and the elegance of La Chapelle Syrah to shine through, the combination of the two far exceeds the sum of its parts.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Both companies offer athletes discounted, lump-sum payments in exchange for the right to collect their future settlement distributions.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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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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Thirty-four minutes into this match, there has been a grand total of one shot on goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Additionally, Reitman, Kenan and Jay Levine, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer & Business Operations of Sony Pictures presented a $150,000 match donation check on behalf of Sony to Starlight Children’s Foundation, for a grand total of $666,000.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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To apply with your hands, dispense two dropper fulls, rub the palms of your hands together, and then evenly rub into your face and neck—just don’t forget to wash your hands when you’re done.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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All sizes will be available, including twins from $99, fulls ($149), queens ($199) and kings ($299).—
Don Maines,
Houston Chronicle,
27 Feb. 2020
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Food and drink Sublime undoubtedly has some of the best food and drink offering in the area, if not the whole of Alentejo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Each season is a slow burn that builds episode by episode into an absorbing, satisfying whole.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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“Sum total.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum%20total. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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