1
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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3
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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4
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
Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 May 2025
United and Hotspur, which are far more popular teams, would surely collect heftier sums, even if their performance on the pitch is no better.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 May 2025
To sum it up, recession nails (in its many forms) refers to the switch from seeing a nail tech in a salon to DIY manicures.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Of the 62,000 units earned, album sales tallied 38,000 of that sum, thanks to the set’s availability in physical formats — including 10 vinyl variants, three CD variants, a cassette and a standard digital download album, as well as a deluxe download with two bonus tracks.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 May 2025
United and Hotspur, which are far more popular teams, would surely collect heftier sums, even if their performance on the pitch is no better.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
Commenters are standing behind the poster, with one summing it up.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 May 2025
To sum it up, recession nails (in its many forms) refers to the switch from seeing a nail tech in a salon to DIY manicures.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum
Noun
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Reckoning is looking at a $65 million three-day domestic haul, $75-80 million four-day total.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The assault comes as Ukraine and Russia prepared to conduct the third and final day of a prisoner swap in which both sides will exchange a total of 1,000 people each.—
Max Hunder,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Trump’s other orders would also ease the regulatory process on approving new reactors and strengthening fuel supply chains, according to a draft summary obtained by Reuters.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Trump will invoke the Defense Production Act to declare a national emergency due to U.S. dependence on Russia and China for enriched uranium, nuclear fuel processing and inputs for advance reactors, according to a draft summary viewed by Reuters.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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To prevent the display from looking boring, create visual contrast through elements other than color—just varying the height, size, shape, and texture of the objects will create an eye-catching vignette. 3.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Yet arguably his greatest achievement was to raise the bar of the entire Premier League, pushing rivals like Manchester City to new heights in order for Pep Guardiola’s men to finish above Liverpool.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Its contrasting cuffs and hemline are made with light wash blue denim, adding a retro feel that offsets the jacket’s black hue.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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And the bill would also add trillions to the national debt.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
22 May 2025
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March 2025 marked the brand’s best month compared to the totality of 2024.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Fed is going to wait and see how the totality of Trump’s policies impact the economy before adjusting interest rates.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Leitch was engaged by Rangers on two separate occasions but the red-brick facade on the Main Stand was the pinnacle.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Major League Baseball is the pinnacle of the sport.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Ants will swarm plants that are infested with spider mites, cabbage loopers, root maggots, beetle grubs, scale, mealybugs, ticks, or other pests that ants feed on.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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The rugged limestone walls reached to a ceiling with natural skylights, from which aerial roots of ficus trees hung like decorative drapery.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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“Sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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