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or totalling
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as in numbering
to have a total of
two and two total four
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2
as in adding
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
total all the receipts and tell me how much I owe you
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3
as in destroying
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 totaling
They were also required to hand over assets totaling 5 million pesos.
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Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Bellamy started six games in 2024 for the Orange, totaling 37 tackles and 2 interceptions.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Purdue University was given a grant by the Lilly Endowment totaling $100 million for two separate university initiatives.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, while it's mentioned in the Daily Wire article and some social media posts, the amount Jabbar donated was small, totaling only $20 over six years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
This led to larger applicant pools overall; for instance, for the Class of 2027, Penn, NYU, and Yale received the largest pool of applicants in their respective histories, totaling over 59,000; 120,000; and 52,000, respectively.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
What to Know About Ceasars Superdome Renovations The 73,000-seat Caesars Superdome has undergone a host of renovations totaling in hundreds of millions of dollars since Hurricane Katrina peeled off a large portion of the building's roof in 2005.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
According to Michigan Grown, a coalition of farmers and agribusinesses in the state, Michigan produces 68 million pounds of fresh cucumbers, totaling $15 million in sales in 2016.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Alexander appeared in 12 games (seven starts) this season for the Knights, totaling 68 tackles with 6 tackles for loss and 2 passes defended.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Bellamy started six games in 2024 for the Orange, totaling 37 tackles and 2 interceptions.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Purdue University was given a grant by the Lilly Endowment totaling $100 million for two separate university initiatives.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, while it's mentioned in the Daily Wire article and some social media posts, the amount Jabbar donated was small, totaling only $20 over six years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
This led to larger applicant pools overall; for instance, for the Class of 2027, Penn, NYU, and Yale received the largest pool of applicants in their respective histories, totaling over 59,000; 120,000; and 52,000, respectively.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
What to Know About Ceasars Superdome Renovations The 73,000-seat Caesars Superdome has undergone a host of renovations totaling in hundreds of millions of dollars since Hurricane Katrina peeled off a large portion of the building's roof in 2005.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
According to Michigan Grown, a coalition of farmers and agribusinesses in the state, Michigan produces 68 million pounds of fresh cucumbers, totaling $15 million in sales in 2016.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Alexander appeared in 12 games (seven starts) this season for the Knights, totaling 68 tackles with 6 tackles for loss and 2 passes defended.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totaling
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Residents also opposed adding density in a very high fire severity zone, expressing concerns about wildfire evacuation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Derrick Brown’s absence throughout most of last season proved to be a stunning blow for the run defense, and adding a pair of studs to the group will not only improve the unit, but also provide insurance in case of another major injury.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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The most pressing problem concerns European Union rules on carbon dioxide emissions, with bottom-line-destroying fines for the bigger failures.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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As a series of explosions could be heard destroying the structure's support pillars, causing the old hotel to fall inward, the crowd of onlookers are heard in the video erupting in cheers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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This prequel flashes back to a previous Christmas in Los Angeles, when their unintentional destruction of a Santa Claus parade balloon put the city on edge, wrecking the gang's plans for a massive Yuletide bank robbery.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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The vocalist’s sole concerns related to the natural environment, the animal kingdom and humankind’s responsibility for wrecking our only home.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Dec. 2024
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Most are Veranda Suites, measuring 355 square feet, including a 75-square-foot balcony with a table and chairs.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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But when measuring excellence, whether for individual season awards or Hall of Fame worthiness, using league average as a baseline makes more sense.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Which program will pay the most for the valuable service of demolishing them?—
Sam Blum,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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His endless highlight reel will be one of the lasting stories of the 2024 college football season — a sledgehammer in shoulder pads, demolishing defenders in his path.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Totaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totaling. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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