SUM TOTAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

sum total

noun

Definition of sum total

as in total

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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Recent Examples of sum total The report did not provide details on when, where and how funds were spent, only sum totals for each district. — Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 His incendiary rhymes, which boldly call out the atrocities carried out by the country’s dictatorial regime, have resulted in multiple arrests and extended stretches in prison over the last five years, for a sum total of 753 days. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025 Apple’s portfolio picked up a sum total of zero Macs in the critical last three months. — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2023 Conversely, their sum total energy is higher if their spins are pointing in opposite directions. — Peter McMahon, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2018 See All Example Sentences for sum total

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Noun

The center near the Pentagon had an annual budget of $7 million, officials said, with the cross-command total for all civilian security work estimated at around $80 million before the cuts.

— Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
The case comes amid a spike in measles infections in the United States, with 2,777 cases this year, the highest total since 1991.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of total

Noun

Billionaires can volunteer large sums of cash without being forced to do so.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The law helps level the playing field somewhat by letting candidates make their cases to voters who watch broadcast TV without needing to raise exorbitant sums of money.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sum

Noun

For many skywatchers, the difference between 96% and 100% will be surprisingly subtle — the complete opposite to a total solar eclipse, where a 99% eclipse bears no resemblance whatsoever to totality.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
By combining advance preparation with a timely course correction, the voyage transformed a looming weather threat into an unforgettable view of totality.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of totality

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After Ann Sather opens in the former Stella’s space, the grand total of Ann Sather restaurants will be four, at least until the end of the year.

— Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
There was a check made out to Marc Summers for the grand total of 50 bucks.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of grand total

Noun

In just its first two days, the feature-length doc racked up 9 million views, the streamer reported on Tuesday, second only to Millie Bobby Brown threequel Enola Holmes 3 (12 million views over the fulls even days).

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
To apply with your hands, dispense two dropper fulls, rub the palms of your hands together, and then evenly rub into your face and neck—just don’t forget to wash your hands when you’re done.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025

Definition of full

Noun

By 16 August, fire and rescue services in England and Wales had been called to 1,132 wildfires this year, according to the National Fire Chiefs Council – that’s more than the record-breaking 1,017 for the whole of last year.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
Newsom has kicked off debate over far-reaching proposals that could impact Californians’ home insurance prices, utility bills and who makes their community whole when electrical equipment sparks a wildfire that sweeps into their town.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026