SUM TOTALS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

sum totals

noun

plural of sum total

as in totals

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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Noun

These estimates are in line with actual vote totals from the 11 states that break out results by vote method.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Against this backdrop, US high yield bond issuance month to date totals roughly 7 billion dollars, slipping sharply from 51 billion dollars in September.

— , CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of totals

Noun

Since then, its totalities grew progressively longer before peaking in 1955 at 7 minutes, 7 seconds.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of totalities

Noun

SpaceX is seeking to raise an extra $40 billion in debt to help fund the campaign, but even fans on Wall Street question how SpaceX will raise the massive sums required.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
United Democracy Project will continue operating, according to the letter, preserving AIPAC's ability to raise unlimited sums for independent political spending even as the group ends candidate endorsements, direct PAC contributions and earmarking.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

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