SUM TOTALS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

sum totals

noun

plural of sum total

as in totals

a complete amount of something in this case the sum total of physical evidence that a crime has been committed wouldn't fill a thimble

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Noun

Forecasters expect a quarter to half an inch of rain across most areas, though totals could reach 1 to 2 inches.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Kane has a team-high 60 shot attempts, on pace for 420, which would be in the upper half of his season totals.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of totals

Noun

Since then, its totalities grew progressively longer before peaking in 1955 at 7 minutes, 7 seconds.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of totalities

Noun

Many are paying out-of-pocket sums comparable to expenses like gasoline.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Even junior colleges, such as those featured in Netflix’s Last Chance U and Cheer, have received modest, five-figure sums under their filming access agreements.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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