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
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
Preliminary rainfall totals in Louisiana on Friday may have set a new state record.
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Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Trout had the second-highest vote count of any AL outfielder in the All-Star Game balloting totals that were released this week.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Seasonal totals, however, do not determine the experience of the community where a hurricane makes landfall.
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Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Viewing totals from other territories will be released next week.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Trout had the second-highest vote count of any AL outfielder in the All-Star Game balloting totals that were released this week.
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
Afif has hit the double-figure totals in goals in seven of his eight seasons in the Qatari league, while Al-Haydos came out of retirement to play one last time for the national team.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The event’s infrastructure totals 380,000 tons, according to organizers.
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Catherine Lucey,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The project area totals more than 2,000 acres, with around 550 acres being kept as an agricultural buffer.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
The Knox-Goodrich building totals roughly 11,200 square feet, city officials reported.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
This sample of meals and snacks totals about 120 grams of protein and 85 grams of fiber in one day—all from plants.
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Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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But on top of that, many series decide to submit only one episode per category to keep from cannibalizing their own vote totals.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
Preliminary rainfall totals in Louisiana on Friday may have set a new state record.
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Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Trout had the second-highest vote count of any AL outfielder in the All-Star Game balloting totals that were released this week.
—
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Seasonal totals, however, do not determine the experience of the community where a hurricane makes landfall.
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Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Viewing totals from other territories will be released next week.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Trout had the second-highest vote count of any AL outfielder in the All-Star Game balloting totals that were released this week.
—
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Afif has hit the double-figure totals in goals in seven of his eight seasons in the Qatari league, while Al-Haydos came out of retirement to play one last time for the national team.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The event’s infrastructure totals 380,000 tons, according to organizers.
—
Catherine Lucey,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Verb
The bill for the renovations totals roughly $16 million, according to government contract records previously reviewed by USA TODAY.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The project area totals more than 2,000 acres, with around 550 acres being kept as an agricultural buffer.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
The Knox-Goodrich building totals roughly 11,200 square feet, city officials reported.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
This sample of meals and snacks totals about 120 grams of protein and 85 grams of fiber in one day—all from plants.
—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totals
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And the last, and most complex, are the regional powers financing the fighting, middle-power actors like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iran spending huge sums to back insurgent groups while carrying out strategic military strikes in pursuit of resources and political power.
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But most of the money, regardless of affiliation, was given to super PACs that can legally accept unlimited sums.
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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.
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The constellation now numbers more than 200 satellites developed in a partnership between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman.
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
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An agent that cannot reliably query real-time pricing and inventory, or that cannot preserve brand logic through a checkout flow, destroys the value that luxury merchants have spent decades building.
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April freeze destroys crops Early on the morning of April 21, temperatures in Maryland dropped into the low 20s after weeks of unseasonably warm weather.
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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.
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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.
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Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
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The upward revision can be attributed to a downward revision on imports, which subtracts from GDP.
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The Montreal experimental trio subtracts drums and enfolds itself within resonant, rumbling guitar tones that summon otherworldly emotion.
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Nothing ruins the start of a weekend away faster than wrestling with an overstuffed bag.
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Again, don't wring the suit, which ruins the shape.
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“Totals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totals. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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