COUNTING (UP TO) Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

counting (up to)

verb

present participle of count (up to)

as in summing (to or into)

to have a total of that counts up to a pretty sum over the course of several years

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Vee first garnered recognition as a cast member of Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘n Out and The Women of Wild ‘n Out, beginning to accrue a social following now numbering over 6 million.

— Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
According to the Burke Museum, passenger pigeons were once the most abundant bird in North America, numbering in the billions and accounting for close to 40% of the continent’s land birds when European settlers arrived in the 19th century.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

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Subscribers who purchase an S2000 standalone unit or any S2000 bundle between 7 and 13 October, 2026 will receive an exclusive reward package comprising a free Car Charger, Waterproof Bag, and 4-Piece Outdoor Gift Pack, valued at A$1,098.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
Every stay is bespoke, but the latter include a one-hour consultation with the resident Ayurvedic doctor in order to prescribe an itinerary comprising daily spa, fitness and rituals.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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