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tallying

verb

present participle of tally
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 Mitchell also extended her scorching streak, tallying her 27th consecutive game with 20 or more points. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 G’yrell Smith was the focal point, tallying 156 yards and 3 TDs in the first two quarters en route to 175 yards on 16 carries in the contest. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026 After tallying an assist earlier on the first goal, Huff intercepted the clearance and fired it between the legs of goalkeeper Abby Smith for the equalizer. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 The running back, 25, had a career night in his first game with the Chiefs, tallying 173 rushing yards on 23 carries, seemingly repelling opponents which resulted in multiple Broncos missed tackles. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 The startup has received millions in investments over recent years, including from the US Department of Defense (DOD), with ongoing defense funding now tallying nearly US$10 million. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026 Ryder Watson has thrown for 876 yards and rushed for 190, tallying 13 touchdowns. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026 No new money has gone in as shares since a $267 million cash injection seven months ago, tallying with PIF’s decision to cut off funding. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 One issue with tallying them is that the Pentagon has been less than forthright about many aspects of the conflict. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tallying
  1. corresponding
  2. scoring
  3. coinciding
  4. checking
  5. conforming
  6. agreeing
  7. consisting
Verb
  • In corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Emmet Sheehan and catcher Eliézer Alfonzo to triple-A Oklahoma City.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Such stocks can be issued and managed natively on a blockchain, or by means of special purpose vehicles that hold traditional stocks and issue corresponding tokens that have a claim on the shares.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of corresponding
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  • Miller later sent Harding into halftime with its seven-point lead after scoring on a 1-yard run with 18 seconds remaining in the second quarter.
    — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Schlosser definitely got the job done Friday night, rushing for 111 yards and scoring a touchdown to rally Oak Lawn to a 21-14 South Suburban Red victory in overtime over host Evergreen Park.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of scoring
Verb
  • Shares of the coffee chain are still up about 11% this year, but have fallen 14% since late August, coinciding with a broader sell-off in consumer stocks as higher gas prices raise concerns about household spending.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The city of London is back in action, its famous gray clouds have returned to the city’s skyline for fall coinciding with the London Design Festival and London Fashion Week this month and Frieze Week in October.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of coinciding
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  • Mosley’s body was discovered while checking the car at Park Valley Apartments in response to a missing person report earlier in the week.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Whether that means reviewing one’s preferred physicians to determine their in-network status or checking medications to see whether they are covered, Jolley helps her clients make an informed decision.
    — Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of checking
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  • Are my thoughts and actions consistently conforming to the wisdom and guidance in the Scriptures?
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of conforming
Verb
  • Activists during the press conference on Tuesday criticized Doral officials for agreeing to it in the first place.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Hawks are upgrading their frontcourt after agreeing Tuesday to acquire forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Hornets.
    — AJC Sports, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of agreeing
Verb
  • To maintain eligibility, households consisting entirely of full-time students may be required to provide documentation to their property manager demonstrating that at least one of the above exceptions is met.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Launch of the app represents the latest move by Versant, a spin-off from NBCUniversal consisting largely of traditional cable assets, to diversify its revenue with more direct-to-consumer products.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of consisting

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“Tallying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tallying. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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