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
Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Today’s operating carbon capture facilities store on the order of ~50 million tonnes of CO₂ per year, and the International Energy Agency’s credible near-term pipeline lifts that to only a few hundred million tonnes by the 2030s—global totals that include projects still finding steel and permits.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Arrest totals included 64 in Connecticut, 49 in Massachusetts, 33 in New Hampshire, 11 in Maine, 10 in Rhode Island, and three in Vermont.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Harrell rushed six times for -24 yards (sack totals included), including a long of eight yards.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The totals for this winless trip are 4 for 27 with RISP – 0 for 6 with the bases loaded – and 30 LOB.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition to that particular month’s jobs information, the report also revises up or down the previous two months’ jobs totals.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Subsequent revisions have upgraded the totals by a median of 61,000, the research firm said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
That’s a far drop from their 2023 totals of 2,813 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns on 191 catches.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 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
The condo was built in 1973 and the living area totals 1,574 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Here are the 10 highest individual goals totals in a campaign in the competition.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation currently totals more than 8,100 satellites in LEO, according to astronomer and spacecraft tracker Jonathan McDowell.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The fiesta started in 1972 with the launch of 13 hot air balloons—nowadays, that number totals more than 500.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Rainfall totals are expected to range from a couple tenths of an inch to a half inch.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Today’s operating carbon capture facilities store on the order of ~50 million tonnes of CO₂ per year, and the International Energy Agency’s credible near-term pipeline lifts that to only a few hundred million tonnes by the 2030s—global totals that include projects still finding steel and permits.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Arrest totals included 64 in Connecticut, 49 in Massachusetts, 33 in New Hampshire, 11 in Maine, 10 in Rhode Island, and three in Vermont.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Harrell rushed six times for -24 yards (sack totals included), including a long of eight yards.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The totals for this winless trip are 4 for 27 with RISP – 0 for 6 with the bases loaded – and 30 LOB.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
In addition to that particular month’s jobs information, the report also revises up or down the previous two months’ jobs totals.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Subsequent revisions have upgraded the totals by a median of 61,000, the research firm said.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
That’s a far drop from their 2023 totals of 2,813 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns on 191 catches.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
This set of luggage totals $7,590.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 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
The condo was built in 1973 and the living area totals 1,574 square feet.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Here are the 10 highest individual goals totals in a campaign in the competition.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation currently totals more than 8,100 satellites in LEO, according to astronomer and spacecraft tracker Jonathan McDowell.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The fiesta started in 1972 with the launch of 13 hot air balloons—nowadays, that number totals more than 500.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totals
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The previous high for a single window was the £398m spent by Chelsea in 2023, and though the latter’s spending over the course of a season then might still outstrip Liverpool’s (Chelsea went big that January too), there’s no denying the sums dispensed from Merseyside have been huge.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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That value is ironically and necessarily bound up with independence from government control, even as its realization depends on receiving enormous sums of government money.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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The ball crew, which numbers about 300 in total, is decked out in gear from Polo Ralph Lauren, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the Open’s official outfitter.—
Sofia Chierchio,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The print, which looks like it could be inspired by a fall scene on the East Coast, adds visual interest, depth, and warmth to your space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the Amontillado adds this really different perspective.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Liposuction surgically removes fat cells, while cryolipolysis freezes and destroys them.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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But the loving couple’s equilibrium hits a major bump when a freak coastal storm destroys Theo’s new building before its inauguration and viral videos compound his humiliation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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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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Athens, Greece Athens glows beneath Mediterranean light, where marble ruins rise from its timeworn hillsides—from the world-famous Parthenon to the Temple of Hephaestus.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Egyptian officials shared one photo of the site, showing the mudbrick ruins of the settlement.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 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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The app aggregates and curates options for watching live sports and is free to consumers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Totals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totals. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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