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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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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
In 2021, the Federal Reserve Z Report showed open end municipal bond mutual funds hit an all-time high, totaling over $1,089 billion.
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Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Bears offense turned in a horrendous first half, totaling just 53 yards and not getting a first down until less than a minute left in the second quarter.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Overall, Netflix picked up 23 TV nominations and 13 film, totaling 36.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Its portfolio includes nearly 700 properties totaling over 40 million square feet, concentrated in 15 growth markets.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
In Week 3 of the 2023 season, Walker had a standout performance, totaling 156 scrimmage yards and scoring two rushing touchdowns in a 37-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
In New Jersey and Florida, construction workers across both states averaged slightly more, with a working week totaling 37 hours.
—Tiah Shepherd, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The winter of 2023–2024 brought even more consistent rainfall, with precipitation totaling 150 percent of the norm.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Bears offense turned in a horrendous first half, totaling just 53 yards and not getting a first down until less than a minute left in the second quarter.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Overall, Netflix picked up 23 TV nominations and 13 film, totaling 36.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Its portfolio includes nearly 700 properties totaling over 40 million square feet, concentrated in 15 growth markets.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
In Week 3 of the 2023 season, Walker had a standout performance, totaling 156 scrimmage yards and scoring two rushing touchdowns in a 37-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
In New Jersey and Florida, construction workers across both states averaged slightly more, with a working week totaling 37 hours.
—Tiah Shepherd, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The winter of 2023–2024 brought even more consistent rainfall, with precipitation totaling 150 percent of the norm.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for totaling
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The 12-ounce bottle works well for on-the-go use, but some people were adding it to cereal, using it as a smoothie base, or even as a protein creamer.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Simpler details include adding more color to your space or adding period appropriate decor and tchotchkes.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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This includes destructive behavior such as chewing and destroying furniture as well as things like howling and barking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Federal agencies are prohibited from destroying or negatively changing critical habitat.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But when this tournament comes to an end, the Bulls either have to change course or risk wrecking their plans completely.Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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But his vision of wrecking Israel with the help of Iran and other proxy forces backfired badly.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
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By measuring the distribution of carbon and nitrogen isotopes in the child’s tissues, the study authors then compared the profile to other animals that roamed during that time.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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By measuring the intensity of these Raman signals at specific wavelengths, lidar can provide information about the oil content in the water.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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The project involves demolishing a great deal of real estate.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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They were made by each other by reverently mythologizing their history while also irreverently demolishing it to make way for whatever was new and next, like a postwar building that’s periodically renovated to keep up with trends.David LaChapelle, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Totaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totaling. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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