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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
Maya the dog's vote counted in 2021 for the gubernatorial recall election because proof of residence or identification is not required to register to vote or cast a ballot in state elections, the DA's office said.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The inspector counted 68 cockroaches in the kitchen and more than 30 flies.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
As for the roaches, the inspector counted eight dead and nine among the living.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Food brands can always be counted on to deliver at least one head-scratching apparel collection during fashion week.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Health care counted the number of providers per 1,000 residents.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Within a few years, Janov founded the Primal Institute and counted James Earl Jones, John Lennon and Yoko Ono among his practitioners.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
For decades, Lukas rode out of Barn 44 and crossed that dirt more times than can be counted.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
The Philippines and Japan are the only two listed in Asia, as Russia was already counted for in Europe.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The inspector counted 68 cockroaches in the kitchen and more than 30 flies.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
As for the roaches, the inspector counted eight dead and nine among the living.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Food brands can always be counted on to deliver at least one head-scratching apparel collection during fashion week.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Health care counted the number of providers per 1,000 residents.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Within a few years, Janov founded the Primal Institute and counted James Earl Jones, John Lennon and Yoko Ono among his practitioners.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
For decades, Lukas rode out of Barn 44 and crossed that dirt more times than can be counted.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
The Philippines and Japan are the only two listed in Asia, as Russia was already counted for in Europe.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counted
Verb
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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But none of that mattered to Tyler.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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That idea of respect mattered to them.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s a change from the months-in-advance planning Vrbo once relied on.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As a result, the Sky have relied heavily on Reese to handle the ball as a point forward.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The couple considered renting out the storefront portion of the building while simultaneously toying with the idea of opening a business of their own.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Seattle coach Mike Macdonald considered going for it on fourth-and-1 from the 19-yard line but instead opted for a field goal.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An average percentage of Democratic and Republican votes could be computed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kiger made some measurements of the animal and weighed it in at 130 pounds.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Emails obtained by The Star showed that top Missouri officials weighed the legality of the move late last month.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Democrats, Republicans differ on short-term plans For nearly a decade, the legal status of short-term health insurance plans has depended on who's been in the White House.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to a news release from Clemson University, the flourishing of these early societies depended on a symbiotic relationship with nature.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Aug. 2025
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Ho is highly regarded among his former players, and his time at Norwegian club Brann was successful.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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More Michael Owens/Getty Images Leonard has always been regarded as an enigma because of his chronic injury problems and his extremely introverted (and some would say odd) personality.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Counted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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