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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
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Recent Examples of tally
ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The tally of cases that end this way will likely climb as many of the arrests remain unresolved.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
With almost all of the ballots tallied, Tisza is projected to win 138 seats in the 199-seat legislature, Reuters reported, enough for a supermajority.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The sluggish pace of the count mirrored Peru’s 2021 presidential election, a contest where final tallies weren't completed until five days after the polls closed.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The tally of cases that end this way will likely climb as many of the arrests remain unresolved.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
One of the law firms defending the trucking companies tallied fifty-three accidents that were connected to Motta and other attorneys with offices at 525 Clay Street.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
With almost all of the ballots tallied, Tisza is projected to win 138 seats in the 199-seat legislature, Reuters reported, enough for a supermajority.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tally
Noun
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His few lines of dialogue have a power that far exceeds their word count, but what speaks for Jeremy most of the time are his physical gestures, which blend blank detachment with willful ferocity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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While 10,000 steps has long been promoted as a daily goal, studies have shown that many health benefits—especially for older adults—can occur at lower step counts.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McMahon corresponded with his professors.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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But some people familiar with the matter say an applications uptick does not necessarily correspond to a surge in high-caliber recruits that can offset the attrition the bureau has endured.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New coach Luis Castro has doubled down on those ideas following his arrival in late December — no La Liga side has scored more goals from crosses (nine) since then.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks hadn’t scored 15 points or fewer in the fourth quarter all season until Monday night.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rougier said the decline coincided with the arrival of early Homo sapiens in Europe, raising the possibility that competition for resources may have played a role.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The decline in oil coincides with a slide in interest rates.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eventually, people could not resist returning to their lives, to routines more comfortable than standing in the streets with the sun glaring in your eyes, squinting up to check the position of snipers on a roof, or working with cramping fingers sewing your tenth mask of the night.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to check your state regulations to see how many hooks you’re allowed on one rig at a time.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Business owners, religious believers and now licensed professionals have faced mounting pressure to conform to a particular ideological framework or face penalties.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Never one to conform to tradition, Diana selected the ring anyway, setting the tone for her own unique approach to royal life.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If emotions rise, pause and restate what’s been agreed on in simple terms.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Residents argue the project is too large, doesn't fit the neighborhood, and will worsen flooding in the area.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the company kept inventing products that fit a need in a changing nation.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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