as in adds
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
summate all of the expenses that you incurred on your last business trip
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Cooking with whole spices adds a complex, alluring flavor that permeates both the rice and the meatballs.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
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According to scientific research, many mushrooms have stress-relieving, adaptogenic qualities that may help the mind and body handle daily pressures more effectively, Goodwin adds.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Parents sat down with Avatar star and Academy Award-winner, Zoe Saldaña, who sums the film up beautifully.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Summates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summates. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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