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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Areas east of the I-35 corridor and parts of Northwest Texas recorded widespread snowfall totals of 6 to 8 inches, while DFW Airport measured 5 inches, its highest single-event snowfall in more than a decade.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
As baseball has evolved starting pitchers have seen their usage rate drop, meaning nobody is ever going to post the gaudy totals seen throughout the 20th century.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
When the teams’ yardage totals from scrimmage were added up across those games, the Rams came out on top by … all of one yard, 830 to 829.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Higher totals are likely in the south of the metro, with lower amounts in the north.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Six days earlier, the network had settled a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems, which alleged that Fox News hosts, including Carlson, had knowingly aired false accusations that the company’s voting machines were used to change vote totals in the 2020 Presidential election.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Job totals being cut in Raleigh and Wilmington were not disclosed by the airline.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Current totals of seven league goals and four assists suggest those early-season tribulations have been vanquished.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Helen Liu and Jonathan Guan, who are listed as being based in Los Altos, have provided the property with a second mortgage that totals $910,000.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Showers are also expected Sunday afternoon and evening, bringing rain totals up to 1 to 3 inches at the coast and in the valleys, with the foothills and mountains forecast to get 3 to 6 inches of rain.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Employment totals 28,600 nationwide, with strong 7% growth expected by 2033.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Kimberly's agreement to buy Kenvue, announced Monday, totals $40 billion on an equity basis, excluding the impact of debt.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
The Guide, which also includes Recommended eateries in addition to Stars and Bib Gourmands, totals 228 restaurants spanning 44 cuisine types.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
In Cuba, the number of people in shelters totals approximately 735,000.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Beyond the dangerous storm surge, rainfall totals up to 30 inches are expected from Melissa in Jamaica and Hispaniola through Wednesday, with some areas seeing up to 40 inches.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Although parts of eastern Oklahoma saw several inches of snow Friday night, the totals were less than the most generous predictions that were made over the past few days.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Areas east of the I-35 corridor and parts of Northwest Texas recorded widespread snowfall totals of 6 to 8 inches, while DFW Airport measured 5 inches, its highest single-event snowfall in more than a decade.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
As baseball has evolved starting pitchers have seen their usage rate drop, meaning nobody is ever going to post the gaudy totals seen throughout the 20th century.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
When the teams’ yardage totals from scrimmage were added up across those games, the Rams came out on top by … all of one yard, 830 to 829.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Higher totals are likely in the south of the metro, with lower amounts in the north.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Six days earlier, the network had settled a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems, which alleged that Fox News hosts, including Carlson, had knowingly aired false accusations that the company’s voting machines were used to change vote totals in the 2020 Presidential election.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Job totals being cut in Raleigh and Wilmington were not disclosed by the airline.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Current totals of seven league goals and four assists suggest those early-season tribulations have been vanquished.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
According to the World Weather Attribution, its wind speeds were 11% stronger and rainfall totals about 10% higher because of climate change.
—Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Helen Liu and Jonathan Guan, who are listed as being based in Los Altos, have provided the property with a second mortgage that totals $910,000.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Showers are also expected Sunday afternoon and evening, bringing rain totals up to 1 to 3 inches at the coast and in the valleys, with the foothills and mountains forecast to get 3 to 6 inches of rain.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Employment totals 28,600 nationwide, with strong 7% growth expected by 2033.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Kimberly's agreement to buy Kenvue, announced Monday, totals $40 billion on an equity basis, excluding the impact of debt.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2025
The Guide, which also includes Recommended eateries in addition to Stars and Bib Gourmands, totals 228 restaurants spanning 44 cuisine types.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
In Cuba, the number of people in shelters totals approximately 735,000.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Beyond the dangerous storm surge, rainfall totals up to 30 inches are expected from Melissa in Jamaica and Hispaniola through Wednesday, with some areas seeing up to 40 inches.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totals
Noun
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There were enormous sums of money on the line in each vote referenced in the criminal complaint.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to investigators, customers paid large sums upfront but were later given false updates or no information at all about the status of their cars.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The vast majority of the state’s Somali population, which numbers around 108,000 in total, are US citizens.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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The center numbers a total of 110 employees, most of which born in the 2000s.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Cooking with whole spices adds a complex, alluring flavor that permeates both the rice and the meatballs.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to scientific research, many mushrooms have stress-relieving, adaptogenic qualities that may help the mind and body handle daily pressures more effectively, Goodwin adds.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An excuse or explanation by itself, even while being transparent, destroys trust.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the immediate loss of land, erosion frequently exposes or destroys historic and archaeological sites.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Exposure to high humidity and low temperatures can severely alter these items, which not only ruins their aesthetic beauty but also impacts their sound.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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However, too much acid ruins the dish.—
Lewis Schiff,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Depending on the solvent, TISQ spontaneously organizes into nanoparticle-like J-type or nanofiber-like H-type aggregates, each with different electronic behaviors.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rather than operating as a peer-to-peer marketplace, Reklaim aggregates and authenticates inventory at scale through its proprietary sourcing platform.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Totals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totals. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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