as in totals
a complete amount of something
the summation of climatic conditions that affect plant growth
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Recent Examples of summations
The hearing concluded Thursday, and Judge Gregory Carro asked both sides to submit their summations.
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Adam Reiss, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
Adam Reiss, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summations
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For the first time in more than a decade, cumulative points totals will determine the 16-driver Chase field that will compete for the title, and the driver who scores the most points in the final 10 races will be crowned champion.—
Nate Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The staggering totals are turning heads online and across the sports world.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The race to offer data center operators the most appealing tax incentive may end up being a race to the bottom, as the strategy might already be losing local and state governments large sums of money.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Both the city’s Law Department and the law firms making substantial sums from these cases need to fix what clearly is a major deficit of city controls and due care and attention on the billable hours being submitted for this work.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Only Spain misses out on the centerline, but long totalities are still possible there — up to 4 minutes, 40 seconds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Concrete, which primarily comprises cement, water, and aggregates, is the most used construction material in the world.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Summations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summations. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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