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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 July 2025
In sum, the rally in the cryptocurrency market has been explosive, and while consolidation can be expected, the breakouts serve as technical catalysts that warrant long-term exposure.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 June 2025
Kathy Hochul summed it up with a single barnyard epithet
There is the thicket, and there is the path.
—Jamie Malanowski, Air Mail, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Widespread inflation worries would prove counterproductive, risking high interest rates because a potential bout of high inflation would eat away at the value of debt payments and require larger sums to make up the difference, Edelberg said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 July 2025
In sum, the rally in the cryptocurrency market has been explosive, and while consolidation can be expected, the breakouts serve as technical catalysts that warrant long-term exposure.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Verb
To sum it up, Skechers’ BOBS Arch Fit Utopia has all the makings of a classic Converse style, but manages to one-up the OG with its comfier design.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 June 2025
Kathy Hochul summed it up with a single barnyard epithet
There is the thicket, and there is the path.
—Jamie Malanowski, Air Mail, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum
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After years of outreach and investment in contracts with cell phone providers, officials have built a database of roughly 1.6 million numbers, covering about 75% of the capital-area population in total.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Florida in particular reported half the cases with 14 in total.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The event is expected to attract more than 1.2 million fans and tourists, according to an economic impact summary released by the NYNJ Host Committee—the local body organizing the games—Bloomberg reported.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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Here's a summary: Tencent leads with 52 apps compatible.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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That said, every year that goes by, their anxiety reaches new heights.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Baumgartner helped popularize the extreme sport of BASE jumping, parachuting from heights both natural and man-made including the Christ The Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro and the Empire State Building in New York City.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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With continuation funds, asset managers in essence are using new investors’ money to pay off old ones.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The miscommunication that Scorsese’s blurb refers to as the essence of our crise is the product of both political tragedy and B-movie sensationalism.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025
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Inspired by the Greek myth of Icarus, the mural adds another layer to the museum's offerings. 700 Congress Ave.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Jones is returning from ankle surgery, which adds uncertainty to his status.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Be at sea level on the eastern side for 4 minutes, 32 seconds of totality.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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Duration of totality: longest near/in Luxor, Egypt — the longest total eclipse on land between 2009 and 2114.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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However, instead of reaching their professional pinnacle of success, many of them have accrued 47% of the nation’s outstanding student loan debt.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The experience gets even better with a group of friends, and reaches its pinnacle in the Florida Keys, where personal watercraft, thanks to their swiftness, agility, and minimal draft, are ideal vessels to explore the pristine, and often shallow waters.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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Fact: Healthy lawns should be watered deeply, but less often, to encourage root growth and drought tolerance.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Without addressing root causes of violence, long-term solutions and improvements can never be realized.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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