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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
Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 May 2025
United and Hotspur, which are far more popular teams, would surely collect heftier sums, even if their performance on the pitch is no better.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 May 2025
To sum it up, recession nails (in its many forms) refers to the switch from seeing a nail tech in a salon to DIY manicures.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Of the 62,000 units earned, album sales tallied 38,000 of that sum, thanks to the set’s availability in physical formats — including 10 vinyl variants, three CD variants, a cassette and a standard digital download album, as well as a deluxe download with two bonus tracks.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 May 2025
United and Hotspur, which are far more popular teams, would surely collect heftier sums, even if their performance on the pitch is no better.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
Commenters are standing behind the poster, with one summing it up.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 May 2025
To sum it up, recession nails (in its many forms) refers to the switch from seeing a nail tech in a salon to DIY manicures.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum
Noun
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Reckoning is looking at a $65 million three-day domestic haul, $75-80 million four-day total.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The assault comes as Ukraine and Russia prepared to conduct the third and final day of a prisoner swap in which both sides will exchange a total of 1,000 people each.—
Max Hunder,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Trump will invoke the Defense Production Act to declare a national emergency due to U.S. dependence on Russia and China for enriched uranium, nuclear fuel processing and inputs for advance reactors, according to a draft summary viewed by Reuters.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Choosing perennials with long bloom times, along with different heights and colors, adds charm and depth to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Budget $300 to $500 for these pots, preferably in two or three different heights.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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As the Royals’ offense has scuffled this season, fans have been dreaming of the team added Caglianone’s bat, even though he was drafted less than a year ago.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Seeing the big picture in my own handwriting adds clarity and reduces cognitive clutter.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In Game 6, the Knicks made far too many errors that, in totality, amounted to an avalanche of Pacers points.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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In totality, the Paul–Chavez Jr. card, which is also strengthened by Zurdo Ramirez’s unified title defense against Dorticós, makes this a strong summer boxing event.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Love probably needs to play like a $220 million quarterback for the Packers to reach the sport’s pinnacle.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Surf Ranch in Fresno, created by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, became a pinnacle of wave technology, but has a hefty price tag in the tens of thousands to access.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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According to engineers and robotics experts, the root cause of the malfunction was a combination of software and design oversight.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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One of the common root causes is that many of us instinctively fill every available surface, from drawers to shelves, and cabinets to closets.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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“Sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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