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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
Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
More than 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza have so far been killed in Israel’s retaliatory offensive, according to the health ministry there, which does not differentiate between combatants and civilians in its count but says more than half of the dead are women and children.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
The same videos played a pivotal role in the last trial, when a witness counted the drinks Read appeared to drink at both establishments.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.
—Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
More than 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza have so far been killed in Israel’s retaliatory offensive, according to the health ministry there, which does not differentiate between combatants and civilians in its count but says more than half of the dead are women and children.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
The votes are then counted by three scrutineers who affirm what is written on each ballot and then announce it to the conclave, so the cardinals can record the votes themselves.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
The same videos played a pivotal role in the last trial, when a witness counted the drinks Read appeared to drink at both establishments.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for count
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As part of Trump’s immigration crackdown, around 1,100 students at more than 170 schools have been impacted since late last month, The Associated Press’ tally has found.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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The brand new full-length arrives as a success across a number of rankings, launching atop several Billboard tallies – and this latest champion is different from his previous rulers.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, in an indictment of a second group of MS-13 leaders, the D.O.J. expanded on the allegation.—
Danielle Mackey,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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The attorney for Rachel Morin's family says the trial of her murderer is a testament to relentless law enforcement and a devastating indictment of immigration failures that allowed her killer to murder the Maryland mom of five.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fast-forward to today, and the experts now tell us students may ...—
James V. Shuls,
National Review,
20 Apr. 2025
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Thirty-one percent of young men said the economy matters most to them at this time, but the largest share of Gen Z women, 22%, said threats to democracy were their top issue.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Honestly, the fact that these ballet heels are more than approved by one of the most prolific young actors on the scene is irrevocable proof that age doesn't matter at all in fashion.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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People with autism rely heavily on both special education and Medicaid, but the Trump Administration has vowed to get rid of the DOE, and Congress may have to consider cutting Medicaid funding to pay for tax cuts.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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She was seen relying on interpreters or speaking in English during a G7 lunch and a a visit to France that summer.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Financial success often creates opportunities for broader, more impactful goals—ones that may not have been considered at the outset.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Still, for all the support HBCUs provide, there are often limits on affirming expression and identity that might be considered subversive, or fall outside of a heteronormative framework.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
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Jackson, who held a big draft party at his family home in Texarkana, Texas, had an athleticism score of 85 by NFL.com to rank second among the edge rushers and defensive ends in the draft class.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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Bobrovsky stopped a golden Brayden Point opportunity on the game’s first shift and denied him twice late in regulation as the Lightning frantically attempted to tie the score.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Weinstein has been transported to New York City's Bellevue Hospital several times since he was sentenced to 23 years in prison following his conviction on rape charges in February 2020.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors said eight of the 11 defendants are in custody awaiting arraignment on the charges.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Count.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/count. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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