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Definition of tallynext
as in count
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added the final tally for worshippers at Sunday services was 126

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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points our team tallied four touchdowns and gained a total of 435 yards last game

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Recent Examples of tally
Noun
Most local races will be decided once the final vote tallies are known. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 That still held true with the latest vote tallies reported shortly after midnight. Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Verb
Election officials will continue to tally votes daily until all are counted. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 Then, Silvia tallied a man-up goal, before Heald and Martin each registered their second goals during the final two minutes of the half to give the Dragons a 7-4 at intermission. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tally
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Noun
  • Oppenheimer, 35 of Cambridge, was arrested in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of wire fraud.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
  • Houser grinded through a pair of long innings that ate into his pitch count, throwing 37 pitches in the first inning and 27 more pitches in the third inning.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.
    Karen R. Studer, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
  • In a corresponding move, right-hander Paul Gervase was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
    Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Vaughn Grissom scored on a throwing error by Goodman in the fifth for a 6-3 lead.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • The Vision couldn’t play the mind games that they are used to in order to score the victory.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The resort’s inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places coincided with its revival in the 1980s—a placard near the entrance provides a timeline of its entire history, which began in 1883.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Children typically only wear diapers during a transitional phase that coincides with their development of speech and movement, their first forays into social engagement.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • To purchase a subscription please check our subscription page.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
  • Be sure to check Indiana Comic Convention's official website for the latest information or to schedule group photo sessions in advance.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • Before Serena and Venus came along, though, many Black players — including Gibson and Ashe — felt immense pressure to conform to the mores of tennis.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026
  • But the social code requires those who make the cut to fit in and conform with the group’s behavior.
    Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Cheng agreed, emphasizing the point during his opening keynote appearance, citing copyright concerns in part.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 May 2026
  • The Commanders made a change at offensive coordinator after mutually agreeing to part ways with Kliff Kingsbury.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • The marble bathrooms are fitted with both deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers—two options for using the Guerlain bath products—plus heated flooring and flat-screen televisions embedded in the fog-free mirrors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has been great on both ends, giving Victor Wembanyama fits defensively while scoring six points on aggressive drives to the hoop.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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