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as in telling
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
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as in weighing
to be of importance
punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview
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as in relying
to place reliance or trust
I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move
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as in considering
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 counting
But one video posted to social media that appears to show a young man wielding a machete and counting down to the deadline has put migrants like Nyirenda on edge.
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Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The president also appears to be counting the South Carolina runoff for governor as two wins after endorsing both candidates in that race.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
The investigation appeared to be animated by a conservative activists’ misunderstanding of the county’s ballot-counting process.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Pitch-counting data only goes back to 1988.
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
One aid worker tells me that the number of dead and displaced is so high that organizations have stopped counting.
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Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Election officials have begun counting later-arriving mail-in ballots.
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Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
The findings also said that there were at least 39 adults at Camp Mystic's Guadalupe-adjacent camp — not counting the teenage counselors — who could have performed an orderly flood evacuation had one been planned and executed.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Oh, and that’s not counting a potential $70,000 in citation revenue from drivers who overstay their time.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
The president also appears to be counting the South Carolina runoff for governor as two wins after endorsing both candidates in that race.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
The investigation appeared to be animated by a conservative activists’ misunderstanding of the county’s ballot-counting process.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Pitch-counting data only goes back to 1988.
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
One aid worker tells me that the number of dead and displaced is so high that organizations have stopped counting.
—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Election officials have begun counting later-arriving mail-in ballots.
—
Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
The findings also said that there were at least 39 adults at Camp Mystic's Guadalupe-adjacent camp — not counting the teenage counselors — who could have performed an orderly flood evacuation had one been planned and executed.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Oh, and that’s not counting a potential $70,000 in citation revenue from drivers who overstay their time.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counting
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As well as telling her story, the three-part docuseries will follow the singer’s campaign for media regulation.
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That is according to airspace and maritime warning notices telling pilots and sailors to steer clear of the Starfall splashdown zone.
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For couples weighing whether to book one, the research and the market are pointing in the same direction.
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For families weighing a short certificate as a fast path to a paycheck, the field matters enormously.
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The criminal case alleges Devastating Pyrotechnics founder Chee and his associates continued operating despite being ineligible for a federal explosives permit, relying on associates to obtain licenses while importing and repackaging fireworks from overseas.
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Wallach added that the most likely legal fallout would come from private civil lawsuits, brought by bettors who lost money after relying on Polymarket’s misleading marketing.
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Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd said Minnesota was considering selecting Duke wing Isaiah Evans with the 28th pick in this week’s NBA Draft, prior to the Wolves sliding back five selections due to the Julius Randle trade.
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That’s key considering the film’s hard-to-classify nature, in which Early, first of all playing a woman, portrays an aspiring food influencer and content creator who is struggling with an eating disorder.
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That means long term investments in chipmakers and providers of computing power could prove to be more reliable short term.
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By reducing power consumption and hardware requirements, such systems could enable RF awareness capabilities in smaller platforms that previously lacked sufficient computing resources.
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In the end, none of these delays may end up mattering.
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Intent stops mattering once a figure can close a deal.
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Travelers may be entitled to cash compensation for significant delays or cancellations on international flights, depending on the airline and itinerary.
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Lobster rolls, a summer favorite on the East Coast, are rarely cheap and often sell for $25 to $40 or more, depending on the location.
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Ultimately, healthcare faces crucial decisions regarding computing power, which is becoming as vital as electricity for modern medicine.
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On Monday, hundreds of Texans spoke during public comment regarding the new curriculum.
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“Counting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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