as in sums
a complete amount of something
that's the total for our wheat harvest this year
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1
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
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In the Rockies, forecasters say the setup supports late-June mountain snow at higher elevations, though totals are expected to vary widely and remain limited in lower valleys.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
On Polymarket’s international platform, weekly trading volume totals have surged to all-time highs amid the World Cup boom after experiencing declines in April and May.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are expected, with higher amounts possible in some locations.
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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.
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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
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Multiple board members raised concerns about the budget timeline and the district’s debt, which totals over $9 billion.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The grant, which totals $503,125, comes from the Department of Transportation’s Innovative Financing and Asset Concessions Program, which helps municipalities across the United States study ways to fund transportation projects.
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Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2026
The house was built in 1959 and the living area totals 1,314 square feet.
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Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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
Noun
Rain totals aren't expected to be very high.
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Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In the Rockies, forecasters say the setup supports late-June mountain snow at higher elevations, though totals are expected to vary widely and remain limited in lower valleys.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
On Polymarket’s international platform, weekly trading volume totals have surged to all-time highs amid the World Cup boom after experiencing declines in April and May.
—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are expected, with higher amounts possible in some locations.
—
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
But on top of that, many series decide to submit only one episode per category to keep from cannibalizing their own vote totals.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
Preliminary rainfall totals in Louisiana on Friday may have set a new state record.
—
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
Verb
The vote totals reset for Phase 2, which runs from next Monday through Thursday.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Multiple board members raised concerns about the budget timeline and the district’s debt, which totals over $9 billion.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The grant, which totals $503,125, comes from the Department of Transportation’s Innovative Financing and Asset Concessions Program, which helps municipalities across the United States study ways to fund transportation projects.
—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2026
The house was built in 1959 and the living area totals 1,314 square feet.
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Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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
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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The collection already numbers over 3,000 titles, and donations keep arriving.
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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 heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.
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Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.
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Arrrives, destroys Femi and hands Main Event Jey the crown.
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The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.
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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 3 Jul. 2026.
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