totals 1 of 2

plural of total

totals

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of total
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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
Noun
Since getting its first Outstanding Limited Series nomination for Godless in 2018, Netflix has been nominated 15 times in that category, well ahead of the totals for HBO (nine), FX (seven), and Hulu (four) in that same time period. Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026 In the North Bay, Sonoma County gained 200 jobs, Napa County’s job totals were unchanged, Marin County shed 100 positions, and Solano County lost 200, the EDD reported. George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Forecasters said some locations could see an additional 10 to 15 inches of rain, with widespread totals of 2 to 6 inches possible in the highest-risk areas. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Collins has not yet reported his latest fundraising totals for the quarter. Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 The highest rainfall totals so far have been in Uvalde County — up to 16 inches in some areas, the weather service said. Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Two mornings of heavy rains have seen rainfall totals climb rapidly. Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Both totals represent sufficient support to overcome a potential presidential veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers. John Parkinson, ABC News, 10 July 2026 In past years, the state’s yearly case totals have mostly been around 50; the case tally just in July is already 25 times larger than that usual number. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Verb
The house was built in 1978 and the living area totals 1,371 square feet. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 In this example, the birthday totals to 28, a double-digit number. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 16 July 2026 Over 10 years, a $5,000 home recovery lab plus operating expenses totals $8,000 to $12,000. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation now totals more than 10,700 active satellites, according to tracker Jonathan McDowell. Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totals
Noun
  • Beijing did not have to fire a shot, spend vast sums or use up political capital.
    Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • That would do little for the club, the championship or, most importantly, the spectators who pay big sums for a true test of golf rather than a birdie fest.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The collection already numbers over 3,000 titles, and donations keep arriving.
    Derek James, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country.
    Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The wings are savory, fragrant, and mildly spicy, with a subtle numbing sensation from the peppercorns that adds depth without overpowering the dish.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • An update for Claude subscribers adds a new way to teach its AI chatbot how to complete some of your most tedious workflows.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Zeus obliges, striking their ship with a thunderbolt that destroys it and kills every member of Odysseus’ crew except the king himself.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
  • Zeus destroys Odysseus’ last ship, killing his crew and leaving Odysseus as the only survivor.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Retirement income averages $531,000 and expenses average $772,000.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The 100-year-old system averages nine breaks for every 100 miles of water main, which beats the industry average of about 12 breaks, said Graeme Chaple, distribution division manager for SPRWS.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The upward revision can be attributed to a downward revision on imports, which subtracts from GDP.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The Montreal experimental trio subtracts drums and enfolds itself within resonant, rumbling guitar tones that summon otherworldly emotion.
    Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Nothing ruins a great outfit like unsightly clothing wrinkles and stubborn creases.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Then, the adults in the family attend a concert in the Borgholm Castle ruins.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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