as in to add
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
summate all of the expenses that you incurred on your last business trip
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That, along with the angle of his arm—his arm slot, in baseball terms—adds another layer of deception.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026 -
Asked about those concerns, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, said the legislation is needed, adding the bill outlines helpful and harmful AI applications simultaneously.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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That about sums it up nicely, song.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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That's about the way to sum it up.—
Will Lennon,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Summate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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