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
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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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • Those treatments corresponded to a pet theory of the Geiers that autism stemmed from the interaction of mercury in thimerosal with testosterone, and therefore that reducing testosterone would address autism.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • 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
  • 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
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  • Chicago Tribune The end of the ACC Tournament coincided with Notre Dame’s spring break, offering the team a few days off.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 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
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  • Residents can sign up for real-time air quality alerts or check the daily AQI via AirNow to stay informed.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Kevin Hayes scored a fourth goal when his shot bounced out of Spencer Knight’s glove and rolled into the net, and then a fifth on a redirect while being checked by Korchinski.
    Scott Powers, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • And Richard agreed to plead Lucas’ case to Catherine, lest the resident have to repeat his first year.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In a billion dollar deal that shakes up the world of luxury fashion, Prada has agreed to buy Versace from its owner Capri Holdings.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There’s just something about his onscreen persona that fits the genre like a glove.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The Cowboy Carter Tour Hotels are increasingly interested in pairing stays with unique experiences, and this concert fits the bill with Marriott promising VIP access and tickets to Beyonce’s upcoming high-energy tour.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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