censuses

Definition of censusesnext
plural of census
as in counts
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added a thorough census of all the grizzly bears living within the national park

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Recent Examples of censuses North Korea does not regularly publish demographic figures, so analysts must extrapolate from past censuses and indirect surveys. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025 California’s independent redistricting commission, in plans drawn after the 2010 and 2020 censuses, adopted that interpretation, and the newly gerrymandered districts do as well. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025 Combining data from more than 24,000 sources, including surveys and censuses, the report includes mortality estimates during crises like COVID-19. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025 States controlled by either Democrats or Republicans have already undertaken pretty egregious gerrymanders during previous regular redistricting processes, particularly following the 2010 and 2020 censuses. Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2025 The commission drew maps after the 2010 and 2020 censuses and both plans helped Democrats achieve supermajorities in legislative houses and the congressional delegation — thanks largely to demographic trends and declining GOP voter registration. Dan Walters, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025 As a result, several states adopted new maps between the 2010 and 2020 censuses. Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for censuses
Noun
  • Unsheltered homelessness decreased by 45% between 2023 and 2025, according to those year’s counts, but advocates for homeless people say cold-weather shelters and other factors can obscure the figures.
    Jon Murray, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
  • January’s indictment alleges 32 counts involving bank fraud, bank burglary, computer fraud and damage to computers.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to 50 Years – Don’t Stop, the band’s Greatest Hits appears on a duo of tallies, though not the same two, while Rumours can be found on half a dozen lists.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Both Haas’ and Mercedes’ tallies on day one this year were more than five teams managed through that entire Jerez test, which stretched over four days.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Airlines canceled scores of flights for Saturday and beyond in anticipation of the extreme weather.
    Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Were you inspired by any other film scores while making this one?
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026

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“Censuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/censuses. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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