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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
The court also will rule on the GOP’s bid to strike down laws in California and most states that allow for counting mail ballots that were postmarked by election day but arrive a few days later.
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Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
For example, from January to September 2024, Sorsby allegedly placed at least 165 bets, or about 500 counting parlay legs, totaling $38,000.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 May 2026
Now known more commonly as MrBeast, the content creator got his start doing outrageous challenges on YouTube, including a nearly 24-hour-long video of Donaldson counting to 100,000.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 May 2026
Slot won the Premier League in his first season in charge, only to fall to fifth this term with 19 defeats in all competitions (20 counting the Community Shield).
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Republicans argue that current rules structurally advantage Democratic-leaning states, for instance, by counting non-citizens in apportionment as is directed by the 14th Amendment.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
The director revealed that the film operates mainly as a Jessie movie, with Cusack returning to voice the cowgirl for a 16th time (counting shorts and video games).
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Sweeney will become the 15th coach in Magic history — 16th if counting Donovan, who briefly accepted an offer to leave the University of Florida in 2007 and take over in Orlando, then changed his mind about a week later.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
And that’s not even counting all of the fabulous foodie fun taking place on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, where chefs, rockers, sports figures and other celebs deliver cooking demonstrations and more.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
For example, from January to September 2024, Sorsby allegedly placed at least 165 bets, or about 500 counting parlay legs, totaling $38,000.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 May 2026
Now known more commonly as MrBeast, the content creator got his start doing outrageous challenges on YouTube, including a nearly 24-hour-long video of Donaldson counting to 100,000.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 May 2026
Slot won the Premier League in his first season in charge, only to fall to fifth this term with 19 defeats in all competitions (20 counting the Community Shield).
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Republicans argue that current rules structurally advantage Democratic-leaning states, for instance, by counting non-citizens in apportionment as is directed by the 14th Amendment.
—Bruce Sibley, Time, 29 May 2026
The director revealed that the film operates mainly as a Jessie movie, with Cusack returning to voice the cowgirl for a 16th time (counting shorts and video games).
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Sweeney will become the 15th coach in Magic history — 16th if counting Donovan, who briefly accepted an offer to leave the University of Florida in 2007 and take over in Orlando, then changed his mind about a week later.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
And that’s not even counting all of the fabulous foodie fun taking place on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, where chefs, rockers, sports figures and other celebs deliver cooking demonstrations and more.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counting
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Especially telling is the staff’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Showing Claude and Danny weighing the pros and cons of parenthood while Ginny struggles to cope with single motherhood is a fun contrast.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Anniston Gage Jensen was born on March 4, 2026, weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Phison says its new memory extension technology can run a 26-billion-parameter language model on a PC with just 16 GB of RAM, potentially allowing more advanced smart software to operate locally without relying heavily on cloud infrastructure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Yet windows are often overlooked, with many homes still relying on curtains or basic roller shades that do little to solve the problem.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 14 states are considering legislation that would pause or ban new data centers.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Although some of these drones get through, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure, analysts at RUSI and CSIS say that Ukraine’s air defenses are doing remarkably well considering the sheer size of Russia’s attacks.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The partnership will bring together that experience with Microsoft’s expertise in AI models and its cloud computing resources.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Together, Project Solara and Scout offer a glimpse into Microsoft’s vision of a future where AI agents become the primary gateway to digital experiences, replacing many of the app-centric workflows that define computing today.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Ask yourself what exactly stopped mattering and why, and know that there’s a difference between temporary exhaustion and genuine misalignment.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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And so my surreal day-to-day, a regular life broken up by suspensions of my rights, stopped mattering.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
Verb
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People with asthma may benefit from a breathing treatment, depending on their symptoms and medical advice.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The Giants used an algorithm created by the company qcue that used 20 variables to determine the cost of some tickets, with a starting range of $7 to $30 that moved in 50 cent-increments depending on demand.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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The incumbent then went on the attack against Moulton for his 2024 comments regarding trans athletes participating in girls’ youth and collegiate sports.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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That legislation included more stringent rules to qualify for SNAP, particularly regarding work requirements.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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“Counting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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