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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
For those keeping track, that would be six consecutive road games counting the regular season, play-in tournament and then the first two playoff games.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
There might be a buzz of excitement in the crowd counting down to a performance, but backstage, things look quite different.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Only four of his large-scale projects remain publicly accessible in New York (not counting those in the museum’s garden or within art institutions).
—Terry Nguyen, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
With only seven ingredients (not counting salt and pepper) there's really no excuse for not making these cutlets.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
House Bill 758 sought to allow providers who operate out of their own homes to exclude their own children age 5 or older from counting toward the state’s maximum child-to-adult staff ratio.
—Kevin Fixler
april 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Excitement is ramping up as the World Cup approaches, with football fans counting down the days until the first match takes place this June.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
After a two-year trek that finally wrapped last summer amid the release of a massive box set and a splashy Hollywood biopic, Springsteen might’ve been expected to spend 2026 counting his money and his accolades.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
There might be a buzz of excitement in the crowd counting down to a performance, but backstage, things look quite different.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Only four of his large-scale projects remain publicly accessible in New York (not counting those in the museum’s garden or within art institutions).
—Terry Nguyen, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
With only seven ingredients (not counting salt and pepper) there's really no excuse for not making these cutlets.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
House Bill 758 sought to allow providers who operate out of their own homes to exclude their own children age 5 or older from counting toward the state’s maximum child-to-adult staff ratio.
—Kevin Fixler
april 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Excitement is ramping up as the World Cup approaches, with football fans counting down the days until the first match takes place this June.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
After a two-year trek that finally wrapped last summer amid the release of a massive box set and a splashy Hollywood biopic, Springsteen might’ve been expected to spend 2026 counting his money and his accolades.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counting
Verb
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Google’s response to this report is telling.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Jackson County Legislature is currently weighing an ordinance that would set a 120-day moratorium on any land use applications that propose building a data center in county limits.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The underground excavation machine, weighing around 500 tons, is designed to dig vertical shafts through solid rock at depths previously difficult to reach using conventional mining techniques.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Santa Clara City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority approved a financial agreement for the World Cup relying on federal funding and local partners at no burden to the taxpayer.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The most traditional poetic forms are repetitive, with strict rhyme schemes and meter, but newer interpretations are also built around repetition, relying on slant rhymes, refrains, alliteration, and more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The parties involved in the deal have since been looking for ways to move forward with the sale, including considering plans to add a Chinese investor to the consortium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One is taking photos, using a blue shroud to prevent reflections and a zoom lens, and the other is using a portable computing device to make annotations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nebius Cloud computing company Nebius (NBIS) is also one of the beneficiaries of robust demand for AI infrastructure.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Good morning from Boston, There are moments that end up mattering.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Once wins and losses stop mattering, the attention turns to how those players are progressing.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Credit card minimum payments will be missed Missing the minimum payments on a credit card can trigger a penalty APR, which can push your interest rates above 29% (depending on the card issuer).—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fees have increased by between $4 and $9, depending on flight times, according to its website.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police have not confirmed any details regarding the incident at this time.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The team hopes the aircraft, beyond providing insight into wartime aviation, will impart wisdom regarding the real consequences of war during this time of global unrest.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Counting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counting. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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