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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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
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Many of the technologies being used in the Enhanced Games are advents of extremely wealthy people spending enormous sums in strange clinics on therapies for themselves.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The utility business model involves borrowing substantial sums to invest in networks and later recovering costs from customers.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
It was originally developed by RV mogul Don Wallace, founder of Lazydays RV, who designed the residence as a showcase for a car collection that once included a Ferrari 250LM and a McLaren F1 LM—both of which fetched record sums at auction.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Griffin, of course, provided huge sums to defeat a progressive income tax before leaving.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
His leadership of Amazon’s cloud business has coincided with the AI boom and the remarkable scramble among cloud providers, including Microsoft, Google, and Oracle, to spend eye-popping sums building data centers and other AI infrastructure.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Jones noted those were not trivial sums for working families of the era.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The other candidates in the races have raised sums that are paltry in comparison to Bera and Hall.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Tax-exempt hospitals in Minnesota that have raked in large sums of revenue from a government safety net program spent tens of millions of dollars overseas over the past fiscal year, raising alarm among watchdogs monitoring the flow of cash in the nonprofit healthcare sector.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Many of the technologies being used in the Enhanced Games are advents of extremely wealthy people spending enormous sums in strange clinics on therapies for themselves.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The utility business model involves borrowing substantial sums to invest in networks and later recovering costs from customers.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
It was originally developed by RV mogul Don Wallace, founder of Lazydays RV, who designed the residence as a showcase for a car collection that once included a Ferrari 250LM and a McLaren F1 LM—both of which fetched record sums at auction.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Griffin, of course, provided huge sums to defeat a progressive income tax before leaving.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
His leadership of Amazon’s cloud business has coincided with the AI boom and the remarkable scramble among cloud providers, including Microsoft, Google, and Oracle, to spend eye-popping sums building data centers and other AI infrastructure.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Jones noted those were not trivial sums for working families of the era.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The other candidates in the races have raised sums that are paltry in comparison to Bera and Hall.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Center’s Tamina Health Concept sums it up.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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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The National Weather Service said rain totals were expected to remain under one-quarter of an inch throughout the region, although communities were still expected to receive at least light showers.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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While averages are mathematically calculated, the rainfall totals run from near zero to up to 20 or more inches a year.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Now, those day cares are required to publicly post their child care performance summaries, which are recaps of any inspections from the last year.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Long recordings can be condensed into short, readable summaries that highlight key points and action items.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Beale’s website, the Gardner campus would be set back from existing infrastructure by more than 100 feet and building heights would comply with the city’s 60-foot limit.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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For the Knicks to reach heights unseen in more than 50 years, Towns will need to continue playing the kind of defense he’s proven capable of during this playoff stretch.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As a city that is always negotiating with modernity, the tradition of jol khabar remains a comforting anchor, binding generations to their cultural roots and evoking nostalgia.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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The ancient technique used by Indigenous farmers helps direct rainfall to their roots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The constantly evolving display of colors and textures adds life to your landscape while supporting biodiversity.—
Ann Hinga Klein,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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The formation’s long academic history adds another layer.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 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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Plus, the minimalist heart outlines are dainty looking and would be a perfect choice for your wife or mom to wear every day.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The just unsealed autopsy outlines what LAPD cops, medical examiners and others saw when the trunk was opened.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These are basically like the tops of Caramel deLite cookies.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to building damage or palm trees that bend from strong wind, the image of car tops peeking through floodwaters has become synonymous with Florida hurricanes.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Sums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sums. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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