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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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Recent Examples of count
Doug Myers, CBS News, 23 May 2026
The combo left Gualtieri lying on the ropes with a look of shock on his face as the referee started his count.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Ninety-nine dead doesn't count.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Noun
Charges tied to prison drug smuggling The two face counts for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute synthetic drugs and conspiracy to possess contraband in prison.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 23 May 2026
The combo left Gualtieri lying on the ropes with a look of shock on his face as the referee started his count.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Verb
In the series, Maslany’s Paula, a fact-checker for a reputable news organization, can count her simple pleasures on one hand, squeezed by her demanding boss, equally demanding ex-husband and PTA responsibilities.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Ninety-nine dead doesn't count.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for count
Noun
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Liverpool limped home fifth in the Premier League — confirming Champions League qualification on the final day with just 60 points, their lowest tally for a decade and 24 fewer than in 2024-25.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The same showing also takes place on the Hot Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales tallies.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The motion also cites whistleblower accounts that accused top Justice Department officials of rushing forward with an indictment despite internal concerns about the merits of the case and the strength of the evidence.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Clearly, the indictment showed that art can and forever will be a forceful weapon when wielded properly.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Homeless services workers were communicating with unhoused people near the river to tell them about the spill and to offer services, according to the statement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Sources familiar with the talks tell CBS News that the latest proposal to end the war, which is now in its 13th week, includes a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of some Iranian assets held in foreign banks, and a continuation of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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In a probabilistic system, the distinction between ranking in seventh and eighth place matters less than how often a brand appears among the top recommendations across many results.—
Lora Kratchounova,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Changing weather patterns, especially rising heat, can also impact the small midge pollinators that cocoa trees rely on, which can cause declining pollination and yields.—
Indrabati Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Beyond transistor shrinking The semiconductor industry has long relied on Moore’s Law, which predicts that the number of transistors on a chip doubles roughly every two years.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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China is also planning to expand the space station with new modules and considering opening the outpost to commercial activities.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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The couple reportedly considered holding the wedding at the White House, but ultimately opted for a more low-key celebration amid ongoing tensions due to the war in Iran.—
Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Kevin McGonigle punched a ground ball inside the first-base line, for a two-run triple, tying the score.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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With just one Real Madrid shirt in sight, the score in Putumayo’s El Clasico is 3-1 to Barcelona.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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No charges have been filed as of Saturday evening, a sheriff’s spokesperson confirmed.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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My hunch is that no such evidence exists, or charges would have been brought long ago.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Count.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/count. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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