tally 1 of 2

as in count
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added the final tally for worshippers at Sunday services was 126

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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points our team tallied four touchdowns and gained a total of 435 yards last game

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Recent Examples of tally
Noun
The number is just more than half of January’s tally. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2025 At least one person was killed and 18 injured, according to a CNN tally of figures released by various Ukrainian officials. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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The surveys were then tallied and analyzed, and then compared with additional survey data from the last three years to account for companies that consistently ranked well versus those that may have just had a good year. Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025 He’s tallied 438 receptions, 6,324 yards and 48 receiving touchdowns in the regular season. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tally
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Noun
  • Majors, known for his role in the Michael B. Jordan film Creed III, was convicted in December 2023 on two counts of misdemeanor assault against Grace Jabbari, who alleged that Majors attacked her in the back of an SUV.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The actor was ultimately found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment against his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, who said Majors attacker her in the back of an SUV.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Hallucinations occur when your sensory perception does not correspond to external stimuli.
    Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Senior shooting guard Niels Lane and sophomore shooting guard Trent Middleton Jr. scored 14 points each with Lane grabbing a game-best eight rebounds.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But 17 of those turnovers and 16 points were scored in the first three quarters.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • Her Forest appointment coincided with the hiring of Dave Long — former Forest boys academy coach and women’s football coach developer and talent reporter — as head of the girls’ academy.
    Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The purging of bureaucrats has often coincided with zealous announcements of a new golden age.
    Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • Such policies may compel Muslim employees to choose between adhering to their religious values or conforming to professional standards that do not reflect their cultural and religious identity, potentially leading to perceptions of unprofessionalism.
    Aparna Rae, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • This loan is available for both conforming and jumbo loan amounts and consists of two phases: construction and permanent loan.
    Kayla Mai, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
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  • Many companies see sustainability as simply a compliance box to check.
    Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Tapping Device Protection on the main screen opens a screen with details about the number of apps and files checked, and a link to view security reports.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
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  • Green Bay agreed to a one-year deal with Hardman, who spent the majority of his first six NFL seasons with Kansas City.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • And while there are options for those wanting to stick to brighter blonde shades, most experts agree that this spring is all about warmth and deep hues.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • For the show’s 11th look, Johnson wore a black turtleneck, wide-legged black trousers fitted with a belt, and a knee-length dark brown coat.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Look for the Patriots to also target mid-level veterans on defense who fit the new vision for Mike Vrabel's defense.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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