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as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
she's been charged with two counts of larceny
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as in to tell
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
count the baseball gloves in the storage locker to see if there are enough to go around
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as in to matter
to be of importance
punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview
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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move
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Recent Examples of count
Janelle Mella, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
The indictment charges Hunsicker with one count of wire fraud, two counts of securities fraud, and one count of money laundering, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 July 2025
Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The individual objects are changeable; if they could be counted today, and then again in a year, some would be new objects.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 13 July 2025
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Noun
In a phone interview on July 16, Gleason said that after reaching out to the coalition for more volunteers, involvement for the July 23-24 overnight summer count in Brown County will now see the highest number of volunteers she’s directed since taking on the role two years ago.
—Janelle Mella, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
The indictment charges Hunsicker with one count of wire fraud, two counts of securities fraud, and one count of money laundering, each of which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 July 2025
Verb
Broward teachers had a month to mail their ballots to the The Florida Public Employees Relations Commission, which counts the results and schedules the elections.
—Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The individual objects are changeable; if they could be counted today, and then again in a year, some would be new objects.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for count
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Those tallies won’t be officially compiled until after the fair’s 17-day run is completed this Sunday, though Martinez estimated 50,000 people pass through the gates on the fair’s busiest days.—
MARIANA GARCIA,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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The 2025 figure is a 7% increase from last year and the highest tally since 2021, when Indianapolis reported a 15-year high of 1,928 people experiencing homelessness.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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His administration has pushed for the release of grand jury testimony linked to Epstein’s indictment, though a judge recently denied the request, which may never clear a number of legal hurdles needed to get the jury documents published.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Over the past several years, federal prosecutors in Sacramento and Fresno have targeted the Aryan Brotherhood with indictments stemming from a massive Drug Enforcement Administration investigation.—
Alex Riggins,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Popular jewelry designer Kendra Scott plans to marry Zac Brown, Scott told People.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The film tells the powerful true story of a blind Native American man who helped save lives during the Oklahoma City bombing.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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And providing holistic healthcare during the postpartum stage matters just as much.—
Ashley Austin,
Time,
20 July 2025
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In volatile environments, learning velocity matters more than any specific knowledge or skill set.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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With so many options available on the Chrome Web Store, users often rely on trust markers like install counts, user reviews and developer reputation to make their choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Fairhair relies on the love and support of his son, Bloodaxe, and begins to fear that many of his sons are now plotting against him.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The suit is the latest attempt to block Resolution Copper from building the mine on land east of Phoenix considered sacred to the Apache and other tribes.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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City officials are considering reinstating youth curfews, cracking down on problematic businesses, and holding parents accountable for their children's actions.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Researchers found that higher scores of psychopathy were associated with the willingness to be unfaithful to one’s partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Customer satisfaction: According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, T-Mobile earned a score of 78, the highest among non-fiber internet providers in 2025.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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However, the two journalists continue to face multiple misdemeanor charges in connection with the demonstration on the John A. Roebling Bridge.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Colon-Johnson is facing three felony charges of hit and run great bodily harm, second-degree reckless injury and knowingly operating a motor vehicle while suspended causing great bodily harm.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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“Count.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/count. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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