1
as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
our lists for best movies of the year tally perfectly
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2
as in scoring
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 tallying
Unlike its linear ratings, Nielsen’s streaming data doesn’t measure average viewers or audience per episode, instead tallying up overall consumption.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Most rushing yards Ahmad Hardy was one of the best running backs in college football last season as a true freshman, tallying 1,351 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns at Louisiana-Monroe.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
But the 29-year-old made a strong case to stay Friday, tallying three catches for 102 yards and a score in the first half.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Aug. 2025
The winners were selected by tallying scores.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Over three decades, Beck’s moved nearly 20 million albums globally, tallying two platinum albums and six gold records along the way.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The running game was a strength last season and running back Jeff Brown is back after tallying 1,516 yards with 12 touchdowns in 2024.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
The clubs have met 50 times in the league since the 1998-99 season, and of the 25 matches played away at La Cerámica, Barça has 15 wins, five draws and five losses, tallying more league points away than at home.
—Patrick Sung, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Those tallying often make a distinction between civilian and military journalists, as well as media representatives who are killed in the line of duty versus those who are killed away from the front lines.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Most rushing yards Ahmad Hardy was one of the best running backs in college football last season as a true freshman, tallying 1,351 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns at Louisiana-Monroe.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
But the 29-year-old made a strong case to stay Friday, tallying three catches for 102 yards and a score in the first half.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Aug. 2025
The winners were selected by tallying scores.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Over three decades, Beck’s moved nearly 20 million albums globally, tallying two platinum albums and six gold records along the way.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The running game was a strength last season and running back Jeff Brown is back after tallying 1,516 yards with 12 touchdowns in 2024.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
The clubs have met 50 times in the league since the 1998-99 season, and of the 25 matches played away at La Cerámica, Barça has 15 wins, five draws and five losses, tallying more league points away than at home.
—Patrick Sung, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Those tallying often make a distinction between civilian and military journalists, as well as media representatives who are killed in the line of duty versus those who are killed away from the front lines.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tallying
Verb
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The number of sunspots, which are cool and dark patches on the sun, varies across its 11-year solar cycle, with the maximum number of sunspots corresponding with maximum solar activity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The team must make corresponding roster moves to make room for Gage and Valdes-Scantling on the roster.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Royals finished 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left three men on base.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Later, Doval spiked a breaking ball to Yordan Alvarez, scoring another run.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Skokie location is set to partially reopen in January, with a full reopening planned for late summer 2026, coinciding with the closure of the temporary location.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new Bird on a Rock collections debut Tuesday, coinciding with the launch of the campaign across print and digital channels.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The one on top is soft, conforming to your body, while the firmer one underneath provides support.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
27 Aug. 2025
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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The effort also includes designations of Clean California communities, with 30 agreeing to long-term commitments to zero litter and community beautification.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The case was settled after three years, with Crosno's former landlord agreeing to take fair housing training and pay $20,000 in damages, Crosno said.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kehl went unit to unit checking for unlocked doors before happening upon the Ferrell’s condo on the 34th floor, police say.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the latest on containment progress, keep checking for updates.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is a tendency to assume that a user-AI relationship is a stark dichotomy, consisting solely of either being in a purely healthy user-AI relationship or a purely unhealthy user-AI relationship.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Fox One will offer no bespoke content, Murdoch said, consisting solely of programming from Fox’s traditional media portfolio.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Tallying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tallying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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