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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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Recent Examples of sum
Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
On Friday, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce delivered a formal ruling, confirming that Gunther has been both fined an undisclosed sum and suspended indefinitely from WWE programming.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The brilliantly mordant Irish comedian Dylan Moran summed it up memorably.
—Greg Orme, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Jeenah Moon | Reuters Palo Alto Networks announced on Monday its intent to acquire Protect AI, a startup specializing in securing artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, for an undisclosed sum.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
On Friday, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce delivered a formal ruling, confirming that Gunther has been both fined an undisclosed sum and suspended indefinitely from WWE programming.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney perhaps summed it up best after the weekend victory over Stockport County, the fourth time in five league outings that Phil Parkinson’s side had won 1-0.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The brilliantly mordant Irish comedian Dylan Moran summed it up memorably.
—Greg Orme, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum
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Selected as an astronaut in 2013, McClain has spent a prior total of 13 hours and 8 minutes conducting two spacewalks – both occurring on her first 204-day spaceflight between 2018 and 2019.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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What to know In a safety notice submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on April 24, GM disclosed that the recall affects a total of 597,630 vehicles.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Temperatures in 2025 The announcement about the assessment comes days after March temperature summaries showed warmer than normal temperatures across much of the world.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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This information is not a complete summary and does not constitute a recommendation.—
Andrew Sukhin,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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To see the ceremony from this height was to see how little the Vatican changes.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Fit is essential, so tailor your dress to your heel height to ensure a polished look.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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In the draft alone, the Browns added two quarterbacks.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The idea is to add more insurers and medical groups over time, said Todd May, Health Net’s medical director for commercial health plans, who is among those driving the project.—
Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The remarkable images — taken from Quebec, Canada, during the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse — reveal the sun's outer atmosphere — a feature typically visible only during the brief moments of totality during a total solar eclipse.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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For endurance specifically, looking at the totality of evidence, Jones figures there’s a real effect.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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Many recalled his legacy as the first pope from Latin America, and the first Jesuit to reach the pinnacle of church hierarchy, one who stressed humility over hubris for a church beset with scandal and indifference.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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An unlikely ‘Captain Canuck’ While the debates were anti-climactic, Carney’s extraordinary ride to the pinnacle of Canadian politics has been anything but.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Medications and lifestyle changes that address the root cause may help ease a dry cough, including: GERD and acid reflux: Medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 blockers help reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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The long tap root can be eaten raw in salads or boiled and eaten like parsnips.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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