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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
Per the Trust’s most recent tally in January, more than 1,000 people sleep on the county’s streets each night. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 Vinicius Jr has now scored 16 goals in 2026, a tally surpassed only by Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane (24) in Europe’s top five leagues. Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Verb
The number of antisemitic incidents in the United States tallied by the Anti-Defamation League declined sharply in 2025 — the first drop in five years — due in part to what the ADL said was a dramatic decrease of incidents on college campuses. David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 As sunset approached East Potomac Golf Links on Sunday, golfers lingered around the clubhouse, drinking beers, tallying scores and snapping selfies. Rick Maese, Washington Post, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tally
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Noun
  • Jenkinson, who faces two counts, is accused of threatening Andrew on Wednesday and another man on Tuesday.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
  • Since then, three more animals have died, bringing the final count to 55.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned Paul Gervase, who threw three innings Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Braves, to triple-A Oklahoma City.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 9 May 2026
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  • The Yankees, who have scored eight runs over their losing streak, were otherwise quiet against Brandon Young and Baltimore’s bullpen, going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and stranding five runners.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
  • Mitchell had his way with Detroit’s defense, scoring from all three levels.
    Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
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  • The launch is expected to coincide with the 250th anniversary in July.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
  • This increase in spending has coincided with more layoffs in the tech sector.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • When workers checked the drop box, there was a miscommunication about whether it had been fully emptied, the office said.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • For buyers who want history without isolation, Mistletoe Heights checks both boxes.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.
    Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Also in the fall 2023 semester, Texas A&M University shut down its DEI offices and revised its hiring policies to conform with the law.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • After the United States and Iran failed to agree on the peace proposal on May 10, oil prices jumped $3 a barrel.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • The Heat, which was among the teams that aggressively pursued Antetokounmpo in February ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, would be able to include three first-round picks in a trade offer to the Bucks for Antetokounmpo if a deal is agreed to before the draft.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The front area of the deck is being fitted with 100 square meters of solar panels, capable of delivering more than 20 kilowatts of electrical power.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • That fits right in with a Golden Eagles staff that pitches to contact and lets the defense work.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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