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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
Hollywood’s recent streaming wars, however, have cast all kinds of doubts on the value of such totals. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 May 2026 His regular-season point totals were some of the best in the league, but the playoff performances in critical moments were the subject of much scrutiny, so much so that most hockey fans thought all Marner needed was a change of scenery to unlock his postseason potential. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 With Thursday’s totals included, the event has now raised more than $132 million for local nonprofits according to Kerry Wood, the foundation’s chief executive officer, who provided an email update Friday. Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 Those totals rank eighth and sixth, respectively, in program history. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Without this relief, motorists would likely be seeing even higher totals at the register. CBS News, 8 May 2026 Areas along and near the coast are currently favored for the highest totals. Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026 Every chat with Claude or GPT runs on the same underlying machinery that calculates spreadsheet totals and renders video games—silicon wafers etched with billions of microscopic switches, organized into specialized processors. Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 1 May 2026 East Bay job totals were virtually unchanged. George Avalos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Verb
The house was built in 1997 and the living area totals 1,503 square feet. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 The total misuse of COVID funds in the district, which covers the Charlotte metro area, totals tens of millions of dollars, The Charlotte Observer previously reported. Chase Jordan april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026 Acting Park Superintendent Barb Lusco said the dog park totals about 5 acres, split into two sides so small dogs don’t get run over by large dogs playing with fellow canines. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Together, the route totals more than 2,600 miles, running through some of the country’s most iconic landscapes. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totals
Noun
  • Turner then turned his attention to philanthropy, giving away huge amounts of his wealth to support global causes, including $1 billion to the United Nations Foundation and other sums to support the environment and nuclear non-proliferation.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 May 2026
  • Lawmakers say these companies use predatory collection practices to charge veterans large sums for help claiming benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Stabbing follows arson attacks Britain’s Jewish community, which numbers about 300,000 people, has faced growing attacks online and in the streets.
    Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Golders Green has long been a hub of the British Jewish community, which numbers around 300,000.
    Frank Andrews, CBS News, 30 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
  • After hundreds to thousands of years, the feeding black hole or neutron star falls into the stellar core and destroys it, creating a luminous emission.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 May 2026
  • Federal debt destroys wealth and impedes economic growth.
    Rose Evans May 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • But the beetles don't come back after the evil WESAYSO corporation ruins their habitat.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • 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

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