tally 1 of 2

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
The war was triggered by the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, in which 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage to Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025 The album, which came out April 4, debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Albums chart, giving Carlile her first No. 1 on the tally and her first to reach the chart’s top 40. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
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Before the Aloy brothers could tally the last five of their six RBI in the eighth and ninth innings, Fraser got the clutch hit. Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025 Landry tallied 397 tackles, 70 tackles for loss and 50.5 sacks over that span. Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tally
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Noun
  • And just a few hours later, Melody Farris was found guilty on all five counts against her, including malice murder, felony murder and making false statements.
    Susan Mallie, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Erick Porras Rivera, 66, of Upland was booked into jail on multiple counts, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said in an April 24 news release.
    Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Cox and his team ensure each of their rentals (and their corresponding shower curtains) are clean and cared for.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The regulations sought to address transactions that resulted in artificial increases to the basis of property, thereby generating tax benefits without corresponding economic outlay.
    Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In Game 3 specifically, Towns scored 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting (2-for-4 3PT) when matched up against Duren.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Brunson scored 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter after limping off the floor with an apparent leg injury in the third.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • And that rapid genetic adaptation has coincided with a northward march of the pythons, which have now been detected—at least through detection of their DNA in environmental droppings—well beyond Lake Okeechobee.
    Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Or, plan a visit during late June or early July to coincide with Vincy Mas, the nation's carnival celebration held primarily on St. Vincent.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The pressure to conform or compromise is real, but staying true to your principles creates a foundation for lasting trust and meaningful success.
    Aslak de Silva, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • There is a vast tide of Imperial functionaries, from soldiers to bureaucrats to technicians, all conforming to survive the predations of the Emperor’s whims.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • How To Clean Synthetic Gardening Gloves Many synthetic gardening gloves can be thrown in the wash, but always check the tag first.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
  • If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls.
    James Powel, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Despite their differences, all agree on one thing: America's plummeting birthrate is a major problem, and, unless something changes, society may be doomed.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Stafford agreed to basically a one-year deal, but not before his representatives were given permission to seek a suitable partner in a trade.
    Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • At 300 km/h, with grandstands looming to fit 45,000 fans, La Monumental could become a scene-stealer.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • They're fitted at the waist and thighs, and widen from the knee to the ankle, creating the illusion of more length, especially when worn with high heels.
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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