with numbers
phrase
—used with adjectives such as bad, good, etc., to indicate someone's ability at using numbers (such as for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing)
Ask her to do the books, since she's good with numbers.
I've always been lousy with numbers.
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The instinct, when faced with numbers like these, is to look at the model—to question whether the technology is truly ready, whether the vendor delivered, whether the use case was too ambitious.
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Rohit Kedia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
However, older and budget fridges may use a dial with numbers such as 1 to 5 for turning the temperature up and down.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
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Rohit Kedia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
However, older and budget fridges may use a dial with numbers such as 1 to 5 for turning the temperature up and down.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for with numbers
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“With numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20numbers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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