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as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
had total power over the people of that country
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
gave us a total rundown of the events
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
this was total war as far as the military was concerned, and no weapons system was off-limits
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as in sum
a complete amount of something
that's the total for our wheat harvest this year
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as in to number
to have a total of
two and two total four
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as in to add
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
total all the receipts and tell me how much I owe you
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as in to ruin
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful hurricane totaled the house some years ago
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Recent Examples of total
Harold Wallace, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2025
That’s nearly twice the NFL’s total attendance for the 2024 regular season.
—Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Here are some of the biggest sales from the last week:
Celsius Holdings
Investor Dean DeSantis, a 10% owner of Celsius, sold 200,000 shares at an average price of $47.50 for a total of $9.5 million.
—Nick Wells,pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Over a five-month period, Villanueva sent 12 payments totaling $1,615 to two intermediaries who accessed the money overseas, according to Western Union records cited by the DOJ.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Fortunately, if everyone turned on their lights at once, two things would work to prevent a total system crash.
—Harold Wallace, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2025
That’s nearly twice the NFL’s total attendance for the 2024 regular season.
—Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
In May 2023, the Institute for Energy Research reported record purchases of oil by the two nations, a total of 110 million barrels for the month, which was up 10% from the prior month.
—Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Here are some of the biggest sales from the last week:
Celsius Holdings
Investor Dean DeSantis, a 10% owner of Celsius, sold 200,000 shares at an average price of $47.50 for a total of $9.5 million.
—Nick Wells,pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The current phase is also supported by 900 million euros from financial institutions, 480 million euros in grants from the EU's Connecting Europe Facility and additional national contributions from IP totaling 150 million euros.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Over a five-month period, Villanueva sent 12 payments totaling $1,615 to two intermediaries who accessed the money overseas, according to Western Union records cited by the DOJ.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for total
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But the effect is the absolute least at the marginal rate, and the least in general when the cuts are in rates of a progressive tax system.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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But once upon a time, Western societies understood that once a horrific war has been initiated, there can be no substitute for absolute victory.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The platform that controls your shopping agent controls your entire commerce relationship — discovery, decision, payment, and loyalty.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Haddad explained that the entire program is funded through a $5.9 million grant the Brea PD received for its Integrated Crime Center, a real state-of-the-art computerized system that Chief Hawley went after and got.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Incorporating thorough quality assurance processes tailored to address AI-specific security vulnerabilities is essential.—
Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This permit allows for up to 800 megawatts electric (MWe) of nuclear power and followed a thorough environmental and safety review that remains valid through 2039.—
Daniel Stout,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Of Cristian’s starting sum, streaming activity contributes 5,000 units, equating 6.6 million official on-demand audio and video streams of its songs.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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The mobile home owners, many of whom paid multiple times that maximum buyout figure for their trailers — which are cemented into the ground and not particularly mobile — argue those sums, and the time they were given to find alternative housing, were insufficient.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Already, 20 to 30 of Florida’s endangered panthers, which number roughly 200 adults, are killed by cars each year.—
Elise Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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But in today’s AI clusters — where GPUs number in the thousands and training runs can span weeks — traditional wiring starts to look less like infrastructure and more like a bottleneck.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Elderflower plays nicely with the flavors in the cocktail, so adding a splash of elderflower liqueur or syrup is a really nice addition.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The edition featured 45 new and returning brands on schedule, with some adding next-gen inputs to the show.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Her Altadena home and the surrounding community were ruined by the Eaton wildfires that ripped through Los Angeles in January.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Total.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/total. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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