tally 1 of 2

as in count
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added the final tally for worshippers at Sunday services was 126

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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points our team tallied four touchdowns and gained a total of 435 yards last game

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Recent Examples of tally
Noun
Interestingly, De Bruyne’s assist tally doubled from eight the season before Haaland’s arrival to 16 in 2022–23, reflecting a change in his role as a primary supplier. Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025 The final tally is dependent on Michigan and the Big Ten’s performance over the next two seasons. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Note: The passing stats below were tallied during competitive 11-on-11 periods only. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025 The guard tallied a total of 159 minutes for the Sky over two half-seasons. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tally
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Noun
  • Police said Slocum voluntarily turned himself in and was charged with one count of second-degree breach of peace.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The driver was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of DUI and two counts of willful cruelty to a child.
    Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • In general, it’s recommended that people commit to 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to see sufficient health benefits, said Dr. Wei Zheng, the study’s corresponding author.
    Gina Park, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • Do this now: Take an exit readiness assessment to score your business across the key categories of sellability: financials, team, operations, and owner dependence.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Two innings earlier, Fermin singled with two outs and scored when No.2 batter Luis Arraez doubled.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • Safety concerns and recalls associated with the Cybertruck have coincided with faltering sales for the truck.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The rating was Trump’s best since May and coincides with an uptick in respondents’ approval of his handling of national security issues since last week, following a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Iran.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • In its second quarter financial report released on August 6, the company noted several milestones including: Preparation for final assembly of the first of several conforming aircraft intended for Type Inspection Authorization flight testing.
    Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • In a letter sent to the institution on Tuesday, officials said the review would determine if materials conformed to the Trump administration's views on teaching history.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • The Spirit Tunnel will reopen when The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 4 kicks off Monday, Sept. 15; check your local listings.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Working out five days a week, eating clean (high protein, low carb), always checking my fitness tracker.
    Saomya Bhatt, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • Under the deal agreed last month, Japanese auto exports into the US would face a 15% tariff, down from levies totaling 27.5% previously.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The news comes a day before President Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree to a cease-fire deal with Ukraine or face punitive sanctions.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • The electrohydraulic power steering system features upgraded cooling, and new ceramic wheel bearings are fitted to improve overall robustness dealing with sustained duty on circuits around the globe.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The vessel fits in nicely in the middle of a tk-model range, with the Ferretti Yachts 500 at one end and the 100-foot Ferretti Yachts 1000 at the other.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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