1
as in totals
a complete amount of something
the sum of human knowledge on that subject
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2
as in summaries
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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3
as in tops
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 roots
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 adds
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 sums
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
No more shooting, no more Death, no more vast and unsustainable sums of money spent.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Those deep ties to Issa and others in Republican politics has helped Franklin raise considerable sums of money for an election that’s still over a year away — at least $616,000 as of June.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
So how should regular people think about all the huge sums of money churning through the industry?
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Brad Hillgren, a Barber Valley developer based in Newport, California; and Republic Services, which handles waste like trash and recycling, donated large sums as well.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
Only 38 people nationwide were sentenced for federal mortgage fraud last year, most involving large-scale schemes and sums.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
The shelter tab represents the second full fiscal year that Massachusetts taxpayers have shelled out larger-than-normal sums to house homeless families after a surge of migrant arrivals pushed the emergency assistance shelter system to a bursting point.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
This likely isn’t welcome news for audiophiles who have spent large sums of money on the SoundTouch range—particularly as units such as the SoundTouch 30 retailed for north of $1,000.
—PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Dobbins’ impact for the Broncos can be measured in several ways, but one stat maybe sums it up as well as any.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Spence’s post on social media after Spurs’ victory over Man City at the Etihad perfectly sums him up.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
There were plausible reasons to sell senior players Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Jarell Quansah and Caoimhin Kelleher — given the sums that were offered, or the fact that the players themselves were pushing for moves — but none had to be sold.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
No more shooting, no more Death, no more vast and unsustainable sums of money spent.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Those deep ties to Issa and others in Republican politics has helped Franklin raise considerable sums of money for an election that’s still over a year away — at least $616,000 as of June.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
So how should regular people think about all the huge sums of money churning through the industry?
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Brad Hillgren, a Barber Valley developer based in Newport, California; and Republic Services, which handles waste like trash and recycling, donated large sums as well.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
Only 38 people nationwide were sentenced for federal mortgage fraud last year, most involving large-scale schemes and sums.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
The shelter tab represents the second full fiscal year that Massachusetts taxpayers have shelled out larger-than-normal sums to house homeless families after a surge of migrant arrivals pushed the emergency assistance shelter system to a bursting point.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
This likely isn’t welcome news for audiophiles who have spent large sums of money on the SoundTouch range—particularly as units such as the SoundTouch 30 retailed for north of $1,000.
—PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
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Still, according to the investigative media outlet Mongabay, Petroperú has accumulated nearly $100 million in penalties for environmental damage across the country — sums the highly indebted state-company is not likely to be able to pay in the foreseeable future.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Dobbins’ impact for the Broncos can be measured in several ways, but one stat maybe sums it up as well as any.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Spence’s post on social media after Spurs’ victory over Man City at the Etihad perfectly sums him up.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums
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To be considered for team titles, a school must enter a minimum of five and a maximum of seven runners, with the five best scores counting toward the team totals.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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The totals were then used to determine the most outdoorsy state of all—an award that went to Vermont.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Chegg also sued Google in February, arguing that AI summaries of search results have hurt its traffic and sales.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fans with the option to purchase could choose seats in one of four categories; Category 1 is what FIFA officials call the best seats, Category 4 is somewhere around the tops of stadiums.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Oct. 2025
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Use a garden hose, kitchen or shower sprayer to wash off every surface of the plant, including the tops and bottoms of foliage and in between leaves and branches.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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For better or for worse, the Halo franchise seems to be done with wacky campaign experiments and is returning to its roots.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The hoisin sauce adds glossy sweetness and umami depth, while fresh ginger brightens things up.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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But Shironitta adds that Takaichi, while seen as conservative and nationalistic, is also a realist.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Only Spain misses out on the centerline, but long totalities are still possible there — up to 4 minutes, 40 seconds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Slides can generate presentation outlines, create slides, and design professional graphics on demand.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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Generally, if an area within a national park normally closes down outside of regular business hours when a shutdown is not in effect, that area will stay closed for the duration of the shutdown, the DOI plan outlines.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Peak storm surge heights could reach 7 to 11 feet above ground level, near and to the east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Take your seasonal experience to new heights at The Lost Square rooftop, where Alpine Village is open from November 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Sums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sums. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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