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or totalling
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as in numbering
to have a total of
two and two total four
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2
as in adding
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
total all the receipts and tell me how much I owe you
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3
as in destroying
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 totaling
They were also required to hand over assets totaling 5 million pesos.
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Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Bellamy started six games in 2024 for the Orange, totaling 37 tackles and 2 interceptions.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Purdue University was given a grant by the Lilly Endowment totaling $100 million for two separate university initiatives.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, while it's mentioned in the Daily Wire article and some social media posts, the amount Jabbar donated was small, totaling only $20 over six years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
This led to larger applicant pools overall; for instance, for the Class of 2027, Penn, NYU, and Yale received the largest pool of applicants in their respective histories, totaling over 59,000; 120,000; and 52,000, respectively.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
What to Know About Ceasars Superdome Renovations The 73,000-seat Caesars Superdome has undergone a host of renovations totaling in hundreds of millions of dollars since Hurricane Katrina peeled off a large portion of the building's roof in 2005.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
According to Michigan Grown, a coalition of farmers and agribusinesses in the state, Michigan produces 68 million pounds of fresh cucumbers, totaling $15 million in sales in 2016.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Alexander appeared in 12 games (seven starts) this season for the Knights, totaling 68 tackles with 6 tackles for loss and 2 passes defended.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Bellamy started six games in 2024 for the Orange, totaling 37 tackles and 2 interceptions.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Purdue University was given a grant by the Lilly Endowment totaling $100 million for two separate university initiatives.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, while it's mentioned in the Daily Wire article and some social media posts, the amount Jabbar donated was small, totaling only $20 over six years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
This led to larger applicant pools overall; for instance, for the Class of 2027, Penn, NYU, and Yale received the largest pool of applicants in their respective histories, totaling over 59,000; 120,000; and 52,000, respectively.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
What to Know About Ceasars Superdome Renovations The 73,000-seat Caesars Superdome has undergone a host of renovations totaling in hundreds of millions of dollars since Hurricane Katrina peeled off a large portion of the building's roof in 2005.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
According to Michigan Grown, a coalition of farmers and agribusinesses in the state, Michigan produces 68 million pounds of fresh cucumbers, totaling $15 million in sales in 2016.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Alexander appeared in 12 games (seven starts) this season for the Knights, totaling 68 tackles with 6 tackles for loss and 2 passes defended.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totaling
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Residents also opposed adding density in a very high fire severity zone, expressing concerns about wildfire evacuation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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City staff presented strategies that include adding more police officers, investing in community efforts and lobbying the state legislature for support.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Online records show that Lamb was charged with homicide, kidnap-false imprisonment, evidence-destroying and procure for prostitute.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But if enacted, some of the ideas proposed also risk destroying a nascent private sector and worsening the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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This prequel flashes back to a previous Christmas in Los Angeles, when their unintentional destruction of a Santa Claus parade balloon put the city on edge, wrecking the gang's plans for a massive Yuletide bank robbery.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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The vocalist’s sole concerns related to the natural environment, the animal kingdom and humankind’s responsibility for wrecking our only home.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Dec. 2024
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Researchers analyzed a cohort of 402 adults (ages 25-36) from Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, measuring body composition, muscle strength, calcium metabolism, bone turnover, hormones, and lifestyle factors.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 6,000 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Since March 14, severe weather has left a trail of destruction, toppling trees, demolishing homes, and igniting wildfires, the Associated Press reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Education advocates and Democrats have condemned the move, and actually demolishing the agency would require an act of Congress.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Totaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totaling. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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