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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It’s made of material that’s soft to the touch and has a layer of cushion that helps reduce noise and adds comfort.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025 -
The high-shine finish also adds a playful flair that will pop in your footwear collection.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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Development not only disturbs or destroys the soil, but wipes out habitat.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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First, allowing utilities to own generation destroys the competitive market.—
Mary Beth Tung,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Totals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totals. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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