as in sums
a complete amount of something
that's the total for our wheat harvest this year
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as in numbers
to have a total of
two and two total four
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as in adds
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 destroys
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 totals
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The rest of the region is expected to see considerably less rain, with totals in Contra Costa and Alameda counties expected to fall between five-hundredths and one-tenth of an inch.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
But there’s some crucial context missing from those season-long totals, so let’s also consider each team’s wRC+ — a stat quantifying offensive value and measuring it in runs created — in more granular detail.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Localized flash flooding is possible in the coastal Carolinas through Tuesday, but forecast rainfall totals have decreased substantially to an inch or less in most areas.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The totals provided by ADHS combine Arizona residents and visitors, complicating conclusions about relative risk and resilience.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
While the threat of severe weather is low, some neighborhoods could see quick bursts of rain, with totals reaching up to two inches by the end of the day.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
The defense for Texas has held up its end of the bargain, stopping the run well, allowing one of the lowest rushing yard totals per game in the country.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Burned soil lowers the threshold for flash flooding, meaning even lower rainfall totals can lead to significant flash flooding and other impacts, which unfold quickly.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Starlink satellites to SpaceX's megaconstellation, which now totals more than 8,500 active units.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2025
It was built in 1960 and the living area totals 1,158 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The total Lakeside project totals about 850 acres, and has already mitigated land for its first phase of construction on about 360 acres.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
But those who use heating oil or propane, which together totals more than 11 million households, will likely catch a break this winter.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The supply load on this mission totals 10,827 pounds (4,911 kilograms), a NASA spokesperson told Ars.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
According to new research published by Investopedia, the lifetime cost of attaining the traditional American Dream—including homeownership, retirement, raising children, a wedding, new cars, healthcare, pets, and annual vacations—now totals roughly $5 million.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
One-time payments tied to leaving a county job are excluded from the compensation figures, but the totals do include any overtime or cash benefits received as part of an employee’s work.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The rest of the region is expected to see considerably less rain, with totals in Contra Costa and Alameda counties expected to fall between five-hundredths and one-tenth of an inch.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
But there’s some crucial context missing from those season-long totals, so let’s also consider each team’s wRC+ — a stat quantifying offensive value and measuring it in runs created — in more granular detail.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Localized flash flooding is possible in the coastal Carolinas through Tuesday, but forecast rainfall totals have decreased substantially to an inch or less in most areas.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The totals provided by ADHS combine Arizona residents and visitors, complicating conclusions about relative risk and resilience.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
While the threat of severe weather is low, some neighborhoods could see quick bursts of rain, with totals reaching up to two inches by the end of the day.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
The defense for Texas has held up its end of the bargain, stopping the run well, allowing one of the lowest rushing yard totals per game in the country.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Burned soil lowers the threshold for flash flooding, meaning even lower rainfall totals can lead to significant flash flooding and other impacts, which unfold quickly.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
The total cost to move the Old Stagecoach Heritage Oak Tree, which spans 51 inches in diameter, totals about $932,800, according to the city of Kyle.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Starlink satellites to SpaceX's megaconstellation, which now totals more than 8,500 active units.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2025
It was built in 1960 and the living area totals 1,158 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The total Lakeside project totals about 850 acres, and has already mitigated land for its first phase of construction on about 360 acres.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025
But those who use heating oil or propane, which together totals more than 11 million households, will likely catch a break this winter.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The supply load on this mission totals 10,827 pounds (4,911 kilograms), a NASA spokesperson told Ars.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
According to new research published by Investopedia, the lifetime cost of attaining the traditional American Dream—including homeownership, retirement, raising children, a wedding, new cars, healthcare, pets, and annual vacations—now totals roughly $5 million.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totals
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While OpenAI says that scaling is key to driving innovation and future AI breakthroughs, investors and analysts are beginning to raise their eyebrows over the mindboggling sums.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese tech giant joins other global firms in pledging eye-watering sums toward AI development, aimed at supercharging advancements and providing enough power to meet demand.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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France is the latest European country to formally recognize Palestine as a state, joining the United Kingdom and adding to a growing list of global nations that now numbers more than 145.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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The death of the 2-year-old female panther marks the 13th this year for the endangered species, whose population only numbers a couple hundred, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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ChatGPT won't rank products based on their ability to support Instant Checkout, OpenAI adds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Republic's look at county-specific numbers also adds clarity to patterns misrepresented in the ADHS report.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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These newly aware companies’ high-speed trading of financial projects destroys the Earth itself, forcing humans to flee to the margins of the solar system.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Sep. 2025
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Most of the time, a person’s immune system identifies and destroys these cells.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Only Spain misses out on the centerline, but long totalities are still possible there — up to 4 minutes, 40 seconds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The whole image is a set of geometric elements receding precisely, which either or both ruins or/and enhances a little of the painting’s magic for me.—
Kate Colby
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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At least four people were killed and eight wounded, and authorities were searching the building ruins for more victims.—
Isabella Volmert,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The aberrant gene makes a form of the huntingtin protein that clumps into toxic aggregates, which prevent nerves from functioning normally.—
Alice Park,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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In November 2024, Pronto announced a collaboration with Heidelberg Materials, the world’s largest producer of construction aggregates, for automating its Texas quarry in concert with Komatsu, North America.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Totals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totals. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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