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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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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
As of Wednesday, 28 Years Later has earned $69.1 million domestically and $76.5 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $145.6 million. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 Also, under Civil Code Section 5125 any member can inspect the ballots and tally sheet. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Verb
The former Ferris State standout has tallied 10 sacks a year during the previous two seasons. Omar Kelly july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025 According to Adobe, how much was tallied in online U.S. sales at the mega-retailer? Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tally
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Noun
  • Its count doesn’t distinguish between militants and civilians.
    Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
  • In a scolding rejection of the prosecution after an eight-week trial, the eight men and four women New York jury earlier this month only found 55-year-old Combs guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 July 2025
Verb
  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 31 July 2025
  • Adjusted operating profit was up 8 percent to 619 million euros, corresponding to a margin of 22.6 percent, in line with the previous year notwithstanding higher investments behind the brands.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
Verb
  • José Caballero #77 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with teammates after scoring a run in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The series is off to a strong start, premiering with an 86% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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  • The vote has coincided with efforts by Beijing to raise its military and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan.
    Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 26 July 2025
  • The company's shares rose sharply in after-hours trading following the mixed results and the coinciding announcements regarding manufacturing and job cuts, but were down nearly five percent as of 4:30 a.m. ET.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • All must conform to rules governing how to behave and treat customers.
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
  • The adolescent is stuck between showing his or her anger openly with the ‘Rebellious Child’ and being conforming to authority with the ‘Conforming Child’ ego state.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Verb
  • Closed trails include North Kaibab Trail, South Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens. Park officials recommended that people planning to visit the South Rim check the air quality by visiting fire.airnow.gov.
    Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
  • Health officials have noted difficulties reaching some of the city's most vulnerable students to check for lead.
    Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • On top of settling on a rate increase lower than originally planned, the MSD board agreed to postpone the original effective date of Aug. 1 by one month.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
  • Coming from a theater background, Povenmire and Marsh agreed that experiencing fan reaction is their favorite part about attending the convention.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 28 July 2025
Verb
  • The wool fabric was super warm and soft to the touch, and my sheets fit on it perfectly.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Mullins, and his high energy, will fit nicely in the Mets’ clubhouse.
    Jim Bowden, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025

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“Tally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tally. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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