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as in told
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 mattered
to be of importance
punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview
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as in relied
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 counted
On their first night in Guangzhou, while Joost was in the private shower attached to their room, Martha pulled her money pouch from the recesses of her pack and counted her traveller’s checks.
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Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
However, Georgia’s results were counted three times, including a full hand recount, each time confirming Biden’s victory.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
But their 20th shot counted when Foligno – playing in his first game back after missing 14 of the previous 16 games – slipped a low shot past the goalie after linemate Yakov Trenin had fought off a challenge from a Florida defender to get Foligno the puck.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Georgia's votes in the 2020 presidential race were counted three times, including once by hand, and each count affirmed Democrat Joe Biden's win.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
King is accused of shooting Wells eight times; police counted eight wounds to Wells’ back and five to his front, suggesting that some rounds created exit wounds.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The slot attendant counted lots of hundred-dollar bills into my outstretched hand.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Georgia’s votes in the 2020 presidential race were counted three times, including once by hand, and each count affirmed Biden’s win.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
What this fight means for California voters For most California voters, nothing about how ballots are cast or counted has changed — and state officials stress there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Riverside County or anywhere else in California.
—Tom Coulter, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
However, Georgia’s results were counted three times, including a full hand recount, each time confirming Biden’s victory.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
But their 20th shot counted when Foligno – playing in his first game back after missing 14 of the previous 16 games – slipped a low shot past the goalie after linemate Yakov Trenin had fought off a challenge from a Florida defender to get Foligno the puck.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Georgia's votes in the 2020 presidential race were counted three times, including once by hand, and each count affirmed Democrat Joe Biden's win.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
King is accused of shooting Wells eight times; police counted eight wounds to Wells’ back and five to his front, suggesting that some rounds created exit wounds.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The slot attendant counted lots of hundred-dollar bills into my outstretched hand.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Georgia’s votes in the 2020 presidential race were counted three times, including once by hand, and each count affirmed Biden’s win.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
What this fight means for California voters For most California voters, nothing about how ballots are cast or counted has changed — and state officials stress there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Riverside County or anywhere else in California.
—Tom Coulter, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counted
Verb
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This would mark the largest monthly increase dating back to October 1990, Doyle told clients in a March 25 note.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Local election officials told the county Board of Supervisors last month that the complaint was unfounded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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None of it mattered once the ball went up.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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What mattered to the Lakers was finding a way to win as the regular season winds down.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its conclusion relied on independent satellite analysis and prior technical knowledge of the site.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nothing herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to future performance.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While representing the southwest Salt Lake Valley and parts of deep-red Utah County in the former 4th district, he was considered the most conservative House Democrat during his single term by one analysis, before losing reelection to a Republican.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Widely considered one of the best comedy clubs in the country, if not the best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The final figures are computed by using a player index.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The researchers at StorageReview computed 314 trillion digits of pi and set a new world record just in time for Pi Day (14th March).—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump has also reportedly weighed the option of sending in ground forces to seize Kharg Island, a major fuel hub that facilitates 90% of Iran’s crude exports.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 1945, the average American male weighed between 160 and 170 pounds, while the average female weighed between 130 and 145 pounds.—
Bob Rommel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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City leaders, however, maintain that the changes threaten jobs and essential services in communities that have depended on card rooms for decades.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The No Kings movement hasn't depended on the Democratic Party to organize its protests; it's built its own infrastructure using social media and digital resources.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Graham’s consulting role is perhaps more surprising as he is not known first and foremost for his comedy chops, although he is widely regarded as one of the most prolific creatives in British TV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Counted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counted. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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