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as in composition
a literary, musical, or artistic production
a doomsday novel that turns out to be one of those it-was-all-a-dream numbers
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as in cipher
a person of no importance or influence
doesn't want to go to some mammoth state university where she would be just a number
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as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
a stunning gymnastics number that really impressed the judges
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as in calculation
numbers plural
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
if you believe the president's numbers, we can afford these new programs and still have tax cuts
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as in to aggregate
to have a total of
the full-time staff numbers 30 people
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
is numbered among the great minds of our times
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Recent Examples of number
Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
As the Charlotte region’s population continues to increase, so does the number of immigrant residents, especially from Latin American and Asian countries.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Last year, many of the state’s biggest energy companies, including Chevron, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, announced job cuts that cumulatively numbered in the thousands.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides during the war could reach 2 million by spring, with Russia sustaining the largest number of troop deaths for any major power in any conflict since World War II, according to an international think tank report published Tuesday.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
As the Charlotte region’s population continues to increase, so does the number of immigrant residents, especially from Latin American and Asian countries.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
While there’s not a plethora of information available about Lee, there is a legacy of what the Shakers — now numbering three members in Maine’s Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village — left behind, from journals, text, hymns and, in particular, furniture and architecture.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Last year, many of the state’s biggest energy companies, including Chevron, Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, announced job cuts that cumulatively numbered in the thousands.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for number
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In turn, a strong economic growth and accelerating renewable energy adoption could sustain industrial demand for silver even at triple-digit prices.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for the quadruple-digit output, a pair of electric motors direct 500 hp to the front alone.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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The quarterly rebalanced composition of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered a responsive strategy to take advantage of favorable market conditions while mitigating losses when markets decline, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instruments like the Digital Product Passport will ensure transparent documentation regarding its composition, production methods, and guidance for repair or recycling.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The suspect currently faces seven complaints for malicious destruction of property and one count of a threatening act of violence.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Raenah Birdlong, 33, who did not fire any shots, was charged under the provocative act doctrine, meaning her actions led to the death and wounding of the two men, authorities said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Finally, Marilyn is not presented as a cipher to be solved or quarry to be caged.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Blind Owl is extremely dense, brimming with metaphors and ciphers and symbols.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
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In the Kings’ first season in Kansas City, the 6-foot-1 guard led the NBA in both scoring and assists — a rare feat that cemented his place in league history.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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Only six other actors have achieved this feat, including Daniel Day-Lewis, Michael Caine, Laurence Olivier, Jack Lemmon, Peter Finch and Dustin Hoffman.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The National Association of Realtors attempts to quantify housing affordability through the calculation of their Home Affordability Index.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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And that’s the only calculation that matters – to them.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Zhao's feature also counts Hollywood heavyweights Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes as producers.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trade exceptions cannot be aggregated.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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That means integrating public data, voluntary, aggregated industry reporting, and all-source intelligence into a coherent, forward-looking picture.—
Noosheen Hashemi,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Number.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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