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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
Not counting preventive care and three covered primary care doctor visits, that spending target must be met before a policy’s other coverage kicks in.
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Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
In all, Heat players previously have made 14 appearances in the 3-point contest, when counting the two appearances apiece by Jon Sunvold, Glen Rice, Daequan Cook, Jones and Herro, and single appearances by Kapono, Mario Chalmers, Duncan Robinson and current Heat assistant coach Wayne Ellington.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
And this isn’t counting thousands more who will likely lose insurance coverage due to a spike in insurance premiums from the expiration of enhanced federal tax credits for the Affordable Care Act.
—Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Teacher Claire Jakubiszyn knelt beside a 7-year-old boy, counting beads for an art project.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
So, too, can your employer, with their contributions capped at $2,500 annually and counting against the aforementioned $5,000 cap.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
And that isn’t counting another 65 individuals who have currently been found beds at local hotels or motels in greater Hartford.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 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, 8 Feb. 2026
The panel of 16 holds the majority of weight in the decision, with their ballots counting for 80% of the vote and the fan vote accounting for the remaining 20%.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
In all, Heat players previously have made 14 appearances in the 3-point contest, when counting the two appearances apiece by Jon Sunvold, Glen Rice, Daequan Cook, Jones and Herro, and single appearances by Kapono, Mario Chalmers, Duncan Robinson and current Heat assistant coach Wayne Ellington.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
And this isn’t counting thousands more who will likely lose insurance coverage due to a spike in insurance premiums from the expiration of enhanced federal tax credits for the Affordable Care Act.
—Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Teacher Claire Jakubiszyn knelt beside a 7-year-old boy, counting beads for an art project.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
So, too, can your employer, with their contributions capped at $2,500 annually and counting against the aforementioned $5,000 cap.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
And that isn’t counting another 65 individuals who have currently been found beds at local hotels or motels in greater Hartford.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 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, 8 Feb. 2026
The panel of 16 holds the majority of weight in the decision, with their ballots counting for 80% of the vote and the fan vote accounting for the remaining 20%.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counting
Verb
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Morgan is passionate about telling stories that matter and bringing attention to underserved communities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what allergists and immunologists are telling their own patients to use at home.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At the Degemar quarries, drilled down to 30 meters (yards) under sea level, bright blue ponds of sulfur springs pool the travertine residue as flat-bed trucks haul stone slabs weighing 33 tons up to street level.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the fueling test, engineers will study the effectiveness of the repairs, with NASA officials weighing the overall readiness of the rocket and its various systems.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By operating without the high overhead of physical branches at every corner, Laplanche argued that fintech firms can achieve profitability without relying on the predatory fees that traditional banks use to support their legacy infrastructure.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In today's uncertain rate environment, these types of income-producing assets still carry appeal for many investors, especially those who want exposure to silver without relying entirely on price appreciation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The question was about the student section’s harassment of former Spartan Xavier Booker, which seemed like a legitimate query considering Booker had a terrible game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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From an outside lens, Norway’s lack of hockey success doesn’t make much sense, especially considering its status in other winter sports.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The lucrative cloud computing world, dominated by Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet, has become more competitive since the arrival of OpenAI’s ChatGPT assistant in 2022.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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The push comes as governments worldwide race to harness AI's economic potential while grappling with job disruption, regulation and the growing concentration of computing power in a few rich countries and companies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Psychologists, sociologists, and philosophers vary in their definitions of mattering, but at its core, mattering is the feeling that we are valued and have value to add to the world.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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When age stopped mattering During the bourbon boom that accelerated after 2012, demand exploded faster than distilleries could age whiskey.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The charge, which helped pay for the $310 million stadium, ranged from $100 to $1,500 depending on the ticket package.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Because the Islamic Calendar follows a lunar cycle, exact dates can change slightly depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This loss hurts Mizzou’s tournament chances Mizzou remains in a tough situation regarding the NCAA Tournament.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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The claims regarding Meta and YouTube are somewhat different, as are the companies’ defenses.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Counting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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