COUNTED Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

counted

verb

past tense of count

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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Relevance

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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as in considered

to think of in a particular way I'm not sure I'd count that as a serious effort

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Recent Examples of counted Paul Turner counted until nine before Bandito dramatically slid in. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Congress ultimately counted the electoral votes and, despite the disruption and violence of January 6, the presidential transition occurred. — James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 NBCUniversal reported last week that Peacock counted 48 million paying subscribers as of June 30 and that the streaming platform hit profitability for the first time during the most recent quarter. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 27 July 2026 These days, no one brings out the stars quite like Nolan, who has counted Damon, Hathaway, Cillian Murphy, and Robert Pattinson among his many muses in recent years. — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 The Olympians counted among the founders are Janet Evans, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sanya Richards-Ross, Erik Vendt, Wallace Spearmom, Tara Davis, Anthony Ervin, CJ Cummings, Lashinda Demus and Adam Nelson. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 Deterrence in this decade will be counted in megawatts as well as divisions, and Europe does not get unlimited winters to learn this lesson. — John Kerry, semafor.com, 23 July 2026 However, 4 out of 5 California voters return their ballots by mail, so as additional mail ballots were counted, leads changed. — Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 In America, Bo was eighteen years old, but his Korean age was nineteen, as the time in the mother’s womb was counted. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counted

Verb

Yet several scientists told KFF Health News that the specimens most likely were indeed for use in developing mpox diagnostic tests.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
So good, Mancilla told The Star during a recent interview, that customers aren’t always able to find parking — granted, the lot is relatively small.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of told

Verb

None of that ultimately mattered once the Ravens saw Pavia compete in the offseason.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema to amend the filibuster so the party could pass voting rights legislation four years ago, arguing voting rights mattered more than a procedural rule.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of mattered

Verb

Markets without a closing bell lack the anchor that net asset value calculations, margin requirements and index rebalancing have relied on for as long as those processes have existed.

— Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
But because our core mechanic relied on visual alignment in a 3D space, art had to be involved in the design process, and designers had to weigh in on the visuals.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of relied

Verb

At 19, Danitra Grays was grappling with postpartum depression, caring for her newborn daughter, Naiyla, and struggling with anxious thoughts that weighed heavily on her mind.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Public survey results will be weighed alongside another, separate EU poll conducted by an independent research company.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of weighed

Verb

Keeping high-energy laser weapons operational has long depended on specialized technicians and delicate fiber optic repairs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
America's capacity for innovation has long depended on attracting talent, ideas and perspectives from around the world.

— Frances West, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of depended

Verb

Nestled in the heart of Yountville in California's Napa Valley, The French Laundry has long been regarded as one of the world's defining fine-dining destinations.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
That versatility to occupy different spaces, perform different roles, and play in different positions would be highly regarded by whichever employer lands his signature this summer.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026