1
as in totals
a complete amount of something
the sum of human knowledge on that subject
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2
as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
the district attorney delivered a sum of the evidence against the accused that was simply staggering
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3
as in heights
the highest part or point
he declared that he had reached the sum of joy when his newborn daughter was laid in his arms
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as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the sum of the issue is: who will pay for this?
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as in adds
to combine (numbers) into a single sum
can sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator
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Recent Examples of sums
Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Corporations and unions, still barred from contributing to federal campaigns directly, could spend unlimited sums independently.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The sums outlined above also do not show the full picture.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Qualls, Jensen, Knight and Lindell were the only other candidates who had raised or spent six-figure sums.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2026
Corporations and unions, still barred from contributing to federal campaigns directly, could spend unlimited sums independently.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
His officials have frozen huge sums of research funding, which colleges have come to rely on for scientific and medical research.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The administration’s hardline agenda has included opening FBI and Justice Department inquiries into hospitals and doctors, as well as conditioning the payment of huge sums of federal money to hospitals on prohibiting the care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
There were enormous sums of money on the line in each vote referenced in the criminal complaint.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Parents sat down with Avatar star and Academy Award-winner, Zoe Saldaña, who sums the film up beautifully.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, according to the investigative media outlet Mongabay, Petroperú has accumulated nearly $100 million in penalties for environmental damage across the country — sums the highly indebted state-company is not likely to be able to pay in the foreseeable future.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Dobbins’ impact for the Broncos can be measured in several ways, but one stat maybe sums it up as well as any.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Spence’s post on social media after Spurs’ victory over Man City at the Etihad perfectly sums him up.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
That first chapter was about infinite series and sums.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Corporations and unions, still barred from contributing to federal campaigns directly, could spend unlimited sums independently.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The sums outlined above also do not show the full picture.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Qualls, Jensen, Knight and Lindell were the only other candidates who had raised or spent six-figure sums.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2026
Corporations and unions, still barred from contributing to federal campaigns directly, could spend unlimited sums independently.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
His officials have frozen huge sums of research funding, which colleges have come to rely on for scientific and medical research.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The administration’s hardline agenda has included opening FBI and Justice Department inquiries into hospitals and doctors, as well as conditioning the payment of huge sums of federal money to hospitals on prohibiting the care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
There were enormous sums of money on the line in each vote referenced in the criminal complaint.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Owner and hotel manager Andrea Scherz describes the look as mountain chic with a British touch, and that pretty much sums it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Parents sat down with Avatar star and Academy Award-winner, Zoe Saldaña, who sums the film up beautifully.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 16 Dec. 2025
Still, according to the investigative media outlet Mongabay, Petroperú has accumulated nearly $100 million in penalties for environmental damage across the country — sums the highly indebted state-company is not likely to be able to pay in the foreseeable future.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Dobbins’ impact for the Broncos can be measured in several ways, but one stat maybe sums it up as well as any.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Spence’s post on social media after Spurs’ victory over Man City at the Etihad perfectly sums him up.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums
Noun
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Pulling the ball in the air more has helped Altuve produce several of his highest home-run totals over the last five seasons.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Neither team's offense is exactly flowing with just 10 totals assists between the squads.—
American Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bondi had a binder at the ready of stats and crime summaries ready to hurl at lawmakers during the contentious hearing, but members are unnerved that DOJ apparently tracked their searches to have at the ready.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While some ferns are compact, others have a massive spread and towering heights.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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The system measures jump heights, air times, and landing speeds in real time, producing heat maps and graphic overlays that break down each program—all instantaneously.—
Maurizio Arseni,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, McRae went back to her YouTube roots and uploaded a video of herself singing an original ballad.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Prescott's downtown area adds the perfect southwest charm and history and was even the stomping grounds of famed cowboy Doc Holiday.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The skin of her face remains absolutely static, which adds a disquieting, not to say frightening, touch to her look, the way a doll that’s suddenly come to life would terrify the children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Only Spain misses out on the centerline, but long totalities are still possible there — up to 4 minutes, 40 seconds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Map drawers draft the outlines of these districts, as well as those for state senate and state house seats, city council districts, and county precincts, like in Galveston County.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Single hearts and nail-bed outlines skew minimalist but instantly referential.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shop everything from skirts to shorts, leggings, short-sleeve tops, and even cargo pants for casual looks.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Sums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sums. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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