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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
our lists for best movies of the year tally perfectly
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Recent Examples of tally
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Having already ceded an even-strength tally and a man-advantage marker, the Ducks collected the entire set of goals against by allowing one shorthanded.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
But first, the votes need to be tallied.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Rookie Jared Wright set up Laughton’s marker with a burst of speed followed by a deft dish, and had the last Kings touch on the puck before Joel Armia’s technically unassisted tally.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Having already ceded an even-strength tally and a man-advantage marker, the Ducks collected the entire set of goals against by allowing one shorthanded.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Over the next year, more than three million people will go door-to-door, traveling through megacities and remote villages, to tally up every household and resident of India – and collect data on their social and economic characteristics.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
But first, the votes need to be tallied.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tally
Noun
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Gibbs was convicted of one count of second-degree murder, one felony count of torture and one felony count of child abuse.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, driving while impaired, careless operation and open container, police said.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Epstein and the baroness continued corresponding into 2019, the records show.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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That said, Smith also admits that the torpedo bat's shape and corresponding swing weight could be making the bat feel easier to swing, which could in turn improve batting average rather than acting as a power tool blasting home runs out of the park.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Michigan had become the first team to score 90-plus points in five straight tournament games in the same season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The guard earned title game MVP honors, scoring 20 points and showcasing his elite shooting by converting six 3-pointers.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fanatics aligned this year’s event to coincide with the 2026 World Cup final weekend at MetLife Stadium.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That was quickly followed by SAG/AFTRA’s announcement of their Actor Awards show dates coinciding with Oscars in both 2027 and 2028 (Feb 28 2027 and Feb 20 2028).—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If spending gets emotional, step back, check the bigger purpose, then choose the purchase that supports stability and keeps anxiety quiet.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing such as long pants and sleeves and checking for ticks after being outside in tick-prone areas can substantially reduce the risk of being bitten.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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In California, in 2023, a lengthy strike by health-care workers at Kaiser Permanente ended with the company agreeing to introduce a minimum hourly wage of twenty-five dollars by 2026.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Three months after the Prescott deal, Juan Soto agreed to the biggest-ever contract in MLB, signing a 15-year deal worth a staggering $765m with the New York Mets, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s $700m deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers announced in late 2023.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adults who have questions about how alcohol fits into their diet should talk with their health care providers.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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