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
In that game, Ovechkin tied Gretzky’s record of 894 goals with two tallies in the Capitals’ 5-3 victory. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2025 Dooley sniped a pair of tallies as the Warriors (4-0) rattled off the game’s first five goals to seize a 5-1 lead through one quarter. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
Paris Jones also scored a goal for H-F (1-0), while Isla Thomson tallied two assists and Cristina Ramirez made four saves. Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 Final project costs have not yet been tallied but a Metro Transit spokeswoman said it is expected to come in under budget. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tally
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Noun
  • Carpenter could serve up to 10 years in prison with up to three years of supervised release, pay a maximum fine of $250,000 and a fee of $100 for each count, according to the plea agreement.
    Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
  • In a very short time, the ad landscape was turned on its head, and in the process magazines wholly reliant on the sale of expensive ads shrank in terms of page count and relevance.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 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, 2 Apr. 2025
  • This corresponds to the spot in your home that's closest to the nearest AT&T cell tower.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Ovechkin has scored 39 goals in 59 games this season, putting him at a 54-goal pace.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Waters went 4 for 5 with five RBIs and two runs scored as the Storm Chasers beat the Louisville Bats 12-6.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Buck’s career has coincided with the growth of the internet, an increasingly divisive place with the ascent of social media.
    Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • Cognitive dissonance, motivated reasoning, and the pressure to conform are powerful psychological forces that can prevent people from accepting the truth.
    Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Major League Baseball confirmed that the bats in question conform to the league's maximum size rules and manufacturer regulations.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The platform claims to help writers complete scripts faster, check for plagiarism, ensure character and dialogue consistency, and analyze script quality.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Those who file online can check the status of their returns after 24 hours have passed from the file date.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • Data security experts largely agree that Signal is the gold standard, but it’s not meant for sharing classified government and military information.
    Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
  • This year was quite tumultuous, everyone can agree on that.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • It’s made from soft PU leather, fits up to four cards, and has a rotating kickstand ring to prop your phone on a table (or seatback tray).
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
  • And while the 26-year-old would give Arsenal a more direct goal threat, would Arteta be willing to change his style to facilitate his natural play, or would the striker have to learn to fit into the system?
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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