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Definition of totalsnext
plural of total

totals

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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
The National Weather Service said rain totals were expected to remain under one-quarter of an inch throughout the region, although communities were still expected to receive at least light showers. Austin Turner, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026 While averages are mathematically calculated, the rainfall totals run from near zero to up to 20 or more inches a year. Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 The redistricting is meant to change congressional membership to 10 Democrats and one Republican, not in line with the vote totals. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 These totals do not include money Lau and Velasquez contributed to their campaigns themselves. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 All of those totals topped Wall Street estimates. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 Rivian has not updated the R2 reservation totals since July 2024. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 But totals are expected to be limited, around a quarter of an inch in many places, which is not enough to meaningfully improve drought conditions. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 For the first time in more than a decade, cumulative points totals will determine the 16-driver Chase field that will compete for the title, and the driver who scores the most points in the final 10 races will be crowned champion. Nate Ryan, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
The house was built in 1922 and the living area totals 2,080 square feet. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026 The payout — which totals more than $800 million — highlights an obscure tax rule originally designed to limit CEO pay, CNBC recently reported. Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 Microsoft’s buyout program is being offered to workers whose years of service plus their age totals 70 or more, excluding some senior roles or those on sales incentive plans, according to the memo from Chief People Officer Amy Coleman. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026 Authorities said the searched area totals around 20 square miles and more than 6,000 man-hours. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 The contract totals $48,000 each year in 2026, 2027 and 2028, according to a staff report. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The viral sensation, whose real name is Kenny Jary, posted footage from a doctor's appointment in a video shared with his followers, which totals 4 million across Instagram and TikTok channels. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 The slide goes on to calculate that 1,000 hours worth of payments for an aide working more than 700 hours a year totals about $15,690 each. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 The two-story building totals 13,875 square feet with 45 parking spaces, according to City Council documents. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totals
Noun
  • The race to offer data center operators the most appealing tax incentive may end up being a race to the bottom, as the strategy might already be losing local and state governments large sums of money.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Both the city’s Law Department and the law firms making substantial sums from these cases need to fix what clearly is a major deficit of city controls and due care and attention on the billable hours being submitted for this work.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Finally, Juanjo Oliva designed the stylish new uniforms for the whole team, which now numbers around a hundred employees.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The 25 spacecraft added to SpaceX's megaconstellation, which numbers more than 10,275 satellites circling the planet.
    Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The constantly evolving display of colors and textures adds life to your landscape while supporting biodiversity.
    Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The formation’s long academic history adds another layer.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Levine Cava said the Kelly Tractor project destroys too many wetlands and bypasses county rules on approving development proposed outside Miami-Dade’s Urban Development Boundary.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The novel begins with a deadly fire that destroys two tenements.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The calculation also subtracts income from Roth conversions and retirement plan rollovers.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • On Bolivia’s Isla del Sol, simple guesthouses and boutique hotels overlook Incan ruins and the seemingly endless blue water.
    Carla Vianna, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Nothing ruins a cute skirt moment faster than thigh chafing.
    Michelle Rostamian, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026

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