as in total
a complete amount of something
numerous episodes of pilferage, taken in the aggregate, can really add up to a significant sum
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as in to number
to have a total of
over time, her petty thefts aggregated a significant shortfall in the company's books
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as in collective
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Recent Examples of aggregate
Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
But in the aggregate, the final 68-plus minutes belonged to the visitors from far-away Salinas, who imposed their will with a goal before halftime and three more in the second half.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Data from the sensors and other sources of CRE information such as wayfinding or reservations will be aggregated to help owners make determinations about office layouts, design and equipment expenditures and lowering buildings’ carbon footprints.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
The teams meet again next week in South Florida, where aggregate goals over the two-leg playoff will determine which side will advance to the semifinals.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the aggregate, though, this shift could be concerning: a sign, researchers told me, of a generation struggling with vulnerability.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
But in the aggregate, the final 68-plus minutes belonged to the visitors from far-away Salinas, who imposed their will with a goal before halftime and three more in the second half.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
The most job openings in San Diego County in February were for nurses, according to state data that aggregates job postings during the month.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Data from the sensors and other sources of CRE information such as wayfinding or reservations will be aggregated to help owners make determinations about office layouts, design and equipment expenditures and lowering buildings’ carbon footprints.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
This kind of coherent and interoperable bloc, with the United States at its core, would generate aggregate advantages that China cannot match alone.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
The teams meet again next week in South Florida, where aggregate goals over the two-leg playoff will determine which side will advance to the semifinals.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregate
Noun
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New members who join the program in May will be automatically entered to win, and a total of 12 winners will be selected at random, the chain said in a news release.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Half of states in the US are now reporting measles cases, with the national total surpassing 800 cases so far this year, according to a CNN tally.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each sofa will feature iconic images from Almodóvar movies and film posters, and will be signed and numbered by the director.—
Stephen Treffinger,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to the company’s SEC filings, total Jack in the Box outlets numbered 2,241 in 2020.—
Lori Weisberg,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond egg quality, the collective hit of fiber and healthy fats from the Med diet can also reduce inflammation, keeping your uterus in good shape for implantation.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Apr. 2025
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That lineup's success against the Kings means that Davis, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall and Lively will get plenty of run tonight as well. Don't be surprised if the Mavs' collective size forces Edey into foul trouble.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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And then squared off the trade a week later, bagging a massive sum.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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This significant dip would shrink the worldwide goods trade by 1.7 percentage points, turning the total sum negative.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan finishing the regular season averaging 19.1 and 22.2 points per game, respectively, Sacramento finished inside the Top 10 in scoring, averaging 115.7 points per game.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Young has averaged 17 points per game while shooting just 35 percent from the field and 26.5 percent on threes in four games against the Heat this regular season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Bonn Challenge, a global initiative aiming to restore 350 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, has already secured commitments from 61 countries, with total pledging to restore 210 million hectares in totality.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Just say 'totality of the circumstances' and by the time anyone who cares finds out, the application will be granted.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Aggregate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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