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as in total
a complete amount of something
the sum of human knowledge on that subject
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2
as in summary
a short statement of the main points
the district attorney delivered a sum of the evidence against the accused that was simply staggering
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as in height
the highest part or point
he declared that he had reached the sum of joy when his newborn daughter was laid in his arms
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as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the sum of the issue is: who will pay for this?
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as in to add
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
can sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator
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Recent Examples of sum
Beth Brady, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025
Nine cars sold for over seven-figure sums, including the first Ford GT40 Mk I road car delivered, which sold for a show-best $7 million.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2025
Reaching its midpoint, this season sums that up perfectly.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In sum, despite recent claims questioning their nativity, extensive fossil and genetic evidence confirms that manatees have been present in Florida’s waters for thousands of years, with ancestors dating back over 12,000 years.
—Beth Brady, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025
Nine cars sold for over seven-figure sums, including the first Ford GT40 Mk I road car delivered, which sold for a show-best $7 million.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Seth McFarlane’s post, while not particularly effective in combating a natural disaster, sums everyone’s feelings up nicely.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2025
Reaching its midpoint, this season sums that up perfectly.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum
Noun
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Sabalenka never settled into any sort of serving rhythm in that first set, hitting four double faults in total and winning 43 percent of her first-serve points against an average of 68 percent in her first six matches at the tournament.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Yes, Barkley has run all over the Commanders, but those totals are skewed by several long runs.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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The minutes of the meeting, which were recorded by Otto Rank, on January 11th, 1911, are essentially a summary of Hilferding's presentation.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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My colleagues will go into more detail about the changes, but here is a summary of key headlines: STREAMING CNN Max has been a tremendous resource for us.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Deep Robotics In addition to launching itself over stuff in its path, the bot has a step height of 22 cm (8.6 in) and can lock its wheels to climb over anything higher (well, up to 80 cm/31.5 in anyway).—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
1 Feb. 2025
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Crypto has been through these crazes before (especially in 2017 and 2021) and has always bounced back to new heights.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Local landmarks are, in essence, silent witnesses to past eras, kingdoms, and tastes.—
Katherine McGrath,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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In essence, by terming the coin as an artwork, the issuers of $TRUMP shift the coin’s primary purpose away from financial speculation and possibly the watchful eye of the Securities and Exchange Commision.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Maeve McNamara added 10 points. McAuley, which beat St. Laurence by a 66-48 margin on Jan. 27, only held a 50-49 lead with 3:30 remaining in the fourth quarter Monday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Others add that juicing is fueled more by social influence than science.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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On Earth, those in the path of totality will see the moon passing completely into Earth’s shadow, causing the moon to take on a reddish hue.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Here are the local times for totality in some key locations on the night side of Earth during the eclipse: Bangkok: 12:30 to 1:52 a.m.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Despite a tumultuous 2024, when the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton CEO lost over $50 billion and dropped from the pinnacle of the world's wealthiest, Arnault's fortunes have soared in 2025, adding approximately $22.9 billion to his net worth so far this year, according to the index.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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And for those chosen, the work at the White House for a year or two is often a huge opportunity to dive into the pinnacle of foreign policy management.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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This clash at Bowman Gray this year was meant to contrast with the innovative formats seen in LA Clash, an attempt to lure new audiences while still honoring the traditional roots of the sport.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Once the roots are about as wide as your finger, harvest carrots by pulling them up with a lifting-twisting motion, or use a gardening fork to gently lever long roots free from the soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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