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as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
had total power over the people of that country
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
gave us a total rundown of the events
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
this was total war as far as the military was concerned, and no weapons system was off-limits
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as in sum
a complete amount of something
that's the total for our wheat harvest this year
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as in to number
to have a total of
two and two total four
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as in to add
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
total all the receipts and tell me how much I owe you
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as in to ruin
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a powerful hurricane totaled the house some years ago
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Recent Examples of total
Tung Ngo, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Anta has created a matrix of sports brands with a total value of more than 100 billion yuan through strategic acquisitions and the cooperation of eight high-end brands such as Arc’teryx and Descente under its umbrella.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2025
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In total the company made 20 unique edits to 14 genes in the gray wolf genome.
—Emily Mullin, Wired News, 7 Apr. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
McElroy totaled 11 kills and five blocks in the championship match against Mira Costa (28-2) along with 15 kills, five blocks and two aces in the semifinals against Huntington Beach (27-3).
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The United States is Vietnam’s largest export market, accounting for about 30 percent of the country’s total exports.
—Tung Ngo, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Anta has created a matrix of sports brands with a total value of more than 100 billion yuan through strategic acquisitions and the cooperation of eight high-end brands such as Arc’teryx and Descente under its umbrella.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
The 129 bodies, which were likely a mix of Roman soldiers and Germanic tribesmen, were found in total.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In total the company made 20 unique edits to 14 genes in the gray wolf genome.
—Emily Mullin, Wired News, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Molteni Group planned 18 openings total for 2025, including Sao Paulo; Mumbai; Mexico City; Riyadh; Sydney; Auckland; Chengdu, and Bangkok.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
McElroy totaled 11 kills and five blocks in the championship match against Mira Costa (28-2) along with 15 kills, five blocks and two aces in the semifinals against Huntington Beach (27-3).
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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These factors underscore a central fact — value and price are relative terms, not absolute ones.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Because a bat has a thick barrel and rotates when swung, its motion and power depend on the distribution of weight across the entire shaft, not just in one spot.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Police also reviewed footage, which reportedly captured the entire altercation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Before starting an application server migration, ensure the middleware provider offers comprehensive migration resources and conducts a thorough review of your current architecture.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The manual work process was as impressive as the thorough understanding of quality choices.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the methodology: The ROI is the cumulative sum of earnings minus the total out-of-pocket costs based on the average net price.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The dynamic has put some condo owners in a double bind, Marcus said — unable to afford special assessments for repairs or rising maintenance fees and insurance rates, but also unable to sell their units for a reasonable sum.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
4 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
Verb
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Tariffs add on to the costs of an EV transition that was already volatile and uncertain, said Vanessa Miller, a litigation partner focused on automotive manufacturing at law firm Foley & Lardner.—
Time,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Weber said residents rely on the township government to take care of roads and dissolving would mean adding a lot more employees to larger government entities.—
Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributor,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The problem lies once kids become tech savvy and a simple Google search can ruin the fun.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But sheer athleticism won’t turn him into a celebrity, and his demeanor doesn’t endear him to people—Majors plays Maddox as a sullen and tightly wound outcast whose environment shapes his isolation.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the sheer volume of options in our modern world—especially in digital spheres such as online shopping, streaming services and mobile applications—can overcome the satisfaction of making these choices.—
Uriel Maslansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Total.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/total. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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