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noun

ˈta-lē How to pronounce tally (audio)
Definition of tallynext
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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verb

1
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point our lists for best movies of the year tally perfectly

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2
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
The antihero adaptation earned another $19 million overseas from 76 markets for a global tally of $43 million. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 This kind of signal in the brain is called a decision variable, a running tally of evidence that can climb toward a commitment. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
Debinha established a new mark for career goals in August, tallying 84 since coming to the league in 2017 as a member of the North Carolina Courage. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 Votes are tallied quickly because each ballot box calculates results locally and prints a paper summary. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tally
  1. count
  2. correspond
  3. score
  4. coincide
  5. check
  6. conform
  7. agree
  8. fit
Noun
  • But the fact that Ammann’s platelet count, like Lanitis’s and Hawrylak’s, had been impacted after the alpha-lipoic- acid infusion suggested that Ammann, too, might have had an adverse response.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In July, Brown pleaded guilty to a count of affray at London’s Southwark Crown Court for attacking a music producer with a tequila bottle on the head.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of count
Verb
  • The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of correspond
Verb
  • The Heat’s defense also was again shaky, allowing the Hornets to score 96 points through the first three quarters before limiting Charlotte to 19 points in the fourth quarter.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The offense produced 407 yards but had scored only 10 points at the start of the fourth quarter.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of score
Verb
  • This is Congo’s 17th Ebola outbreak and has spread to eight provinces, coinciding with an escalation of decades-long conflict in the east between government forces and rebels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its release will coincide with the launch of a new SiriusXM station dedicated to the band.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of coincide
Verb
  • Jayaprakash argues Blacksmith is complementary to what the AI model companies do, because better models mean more code to check.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fraud Protection Services include check-payment limits and alerts, check monitoring and ACH debit block.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of check
Verb
  • This may be related to pressure to conform to and uphold masculine norms and objectifying women.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But in the last decade or so, there has been pressure to conform ideologically and make films with messages.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of conform
Verb
  • The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Most experts now agree that eggs are nutritionally valuable foods that can absolutely have a place in a healthy diet.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of agree
Verb
  • Today’s Theme There are seven starred clues, each with answers that don’t fit their allotted space.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The compact design allows Bronze Blossom to fit naturally into an everyday carry setup without sacrificing durability.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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