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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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
Cortez finished with a team-high 18 points, 11 rebounds and 2 steals with Kinney, a freshman, tallying 14 points, 3 rebounds and 3 steals.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
After tallying wastewater and stormwater system needs listed by communities and states for the next 20 years, the EPA concluded the total needed to upgrade wastewater systems exceeded $300 billion over the next 20 years.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Ebuka Okorie continued a stellar freshman season for the Cardinal (16-11, 5-9), scoring 17 points and tallying 13 rebounds for the first double-double, and double-digit rebounding performance of his career.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Eight different players scored for Minnetonka on Wednesday, with Ethan Sturgis, Cash Hardie, Liam Schultz, Cooper Rannow, Danny Browning, Tate Hardacre, Caden Lindsay and Jordan Johnson all tallying goals.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
After struggling against the New York Knicks in his second game with Boston, the veteran center was much better in his third, tallying 19 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in a blowout win over Chicago.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The dashboard joins several other methods for tallying the region’s homeless population.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Edwards also had 13 points in the overtime win over Team World, while tallying 11 in the first matchup between Team Stars and Team Stripes, which resulted in the latter taking home the 42-40 victory.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s likely high on the list of reasons why CIA Director Woolsey mentioned the program—which became known as Missiles to Mammograms—when tallying his achievements with presidential historians in 2010.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
After tallying wastewater and stormwater system needs listed by communities and states for the next 20 years, the EPA concluded the total needed to upgrade wastewater systems exceeded $300 billion over the next 20 years.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Ebuka Okorie continued a stellar freshman season for the Cardinal (16-11, 5-9), scoring 17 points and tallying 13 rebounds for the first double-double, and double-digit rebounding performance of his career.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Eight different players scored for Minnetonka on Wednesday, with Ethan Sturgis, Cash Hardie, Liam Schultz, Cooper Rannow, Danny Browning, Tate Hardacre, Caden Lindsay and Jordan Johnson all tallying goals.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
After struggling against the New York Knicks in his second game with Boston, the veteran center was much better in his third, tallying 19 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in a blowout win over Chicago.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The dashboard joins several other methods for tallying the region’s homeless population.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Edwards also had 13 points in the overtime win over Team World, while tallying 11 in the first matchup between Team Stars and Team Stripes, which resulted in the latter taking home the 42-40 victory.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s likely high on the list of reasons why CIA Director Woolsey mentioned the program—which became known as Missiles to Mammograms—when tallying his achievements with presidential historians in 2010.
—Erik German, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tallying
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Here's a look at how grocery stores ranked with its corresponding score out of 100.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Women’s basketball San Diego State guard Nala Williams was named the Mountain West player of the week for scoring 27 points with 16 rebounds and 11 assists across two wins that allowed the Aztecs to clinch a share of the regular season championship.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Past these basics, any actual game of shuffleboard can vary dramatically thanks to the large list of scoring variations or specific rule changes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The price cuts will be effective January 1 next year, coinciding with the implementation of new, lower prices for the same drugs under federal Medicare health plans for older adults.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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This fascinating film features interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage of the two I Love Lucy stars, tracing the arc of their love story and coinciding careers.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Even seemingly harmless activities, like checking flight itineraries or loyalty accounts, can leave a breadcrumb trail for hackers.—
Emily Cappiello,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Eventually all parts of the city will see inspectors checking water lines, but the water department will have to come up with funding for many of them.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rock n’ roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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This whole proposal for collaboration might hold some water if there were two CEOs, both looking out for their responsibilities and agreeing to work together.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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The city approved a development agreement for the project in 2018, with the city agreeing to pay $15 million for infrastructure, including streets and parks.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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As a result of the workforce reduction, the company expects to incur charges of approximately $450 million to $500 million, consisting primarily of severance payments, employee benefits and noncash expenses related to share vesting, according to a securities filing.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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In most of the country, Clean Monday celebrations are rather more sedate, consisting mainly of flying kites and consuming copious amounts of shellfish and other seafood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Tallying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tallying. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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