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as in tallies
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added
my count for the number of bird species and subspecies that visited the sanctuary that weekend was 43
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as in indictments
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
she's been charged with two counts of larceny
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as in tells
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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as in matters
to be of importance
punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview
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as in relies
to place reliance or trust
I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move
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Recent Examples of counts
Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The woman’s mother and her mom’s boyfriend have since been charged with two counts each of neglect of a dependent, court records show.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2023, he was found guilty of 3 counts of Larceny, Access to Computer for Fraudulent Purposes, and Fraudulent use of Credit Card.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
Here is a look at Dolphins grades and snap counts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate and four other counts, including federal weapons violations.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
In August 2019, the Chrisleys were indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 counts of bank and wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The man was convicted of three counts of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2023.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
The encampment ended without arrests or violence, a point Struppa counts as another success.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Owned in majority by the government of the principality, the SBM counts LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton among its minority shareholders.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
In a market where every dollar counts, the office of the CFO has reemerged as a critical lever for driving long-term growth and differentiation.
—Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That said, any comparison to previous seasons is now necessarily of the apples-to-Apple Jacks® variety, as Nielsen’s new Big Data + Panel currency has changed the methodology in which the ratings service counts the house.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Democrats who voted no or did not vote, which counts as a no vote, were Blanca Pacheco, of Downey, John Harabedian, of Pasadena, and Diane Papan, of San Mateo.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And for this list, that’s what counts.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
According to school officials, doctor’s notes are now accepted, but chronic absenteeism still counts.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
Farmers serves about 10 million households around the country and counts 19 million insurance policies nationwide, according to Insurance Business Mag, covering vehicles, homes, life, and commercial activities.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
In the Seattle game, Raleigh admitted it while manger Dan Wilson downplayed it by citing tough counts and the Yankees capitalizing.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The woman’s mother and her mom’s boyfriend have since been charged with two counts each of neglect of a dependent, court records show.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2023, he was found guilty of 3 counts of Larceny, Access to Computer for Fraudulent Purposes, and Fraudulent use of Credit Card.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
Here is a look at Dolphins grades and snap counts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate and four other counts, including federal weapons violations.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
In August 2019, the Chrisleys were indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 counts of bank and wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The man was convicted of three counts of murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2023.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
The encampment ended without arrests or violence, a point Struppa counts as another success.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Making up 15% of the score, this metric counts the number of alumni on Forbes lists like the Forbes 30 under 30, with high-profile government positions, and who have won prestigious prizes.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Owned in majority by the government of the principality, the SBM counts LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton among its minority shareholders.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
In a market where every dollar counts, the office of the CFO has reemerged as a critical lever for driving long-term growth and differentiation.
—Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That said, any comparison to previous seasons is now necessarily of the apples-to-Apple Jacks® variety, as Nielsen’s new Big Data + Panel currency has changed the methodology in which the ratings service counts the house.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Democrats who voted no or did not vote, which counts as a no vote, were Blanca Pacheco, of Downey, John Harabedian, of Pasadena, and Diane Papan, of San Mateo.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And for this list, that’s what counts.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
According to school officials, doctor’s notes are now accepted, but chronic absenteeism still counts.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
Farmers serves about 10 million households around the country and counts 19 million insurance policies nationwide, according to Insurance Business Mag, covering vehicles, homes, life, and commercial activities.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counts
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The crowded field of candidates for City Council at-large and District 7 races slimmed down following Tuesday’s preliminary municipal election, with unofficial city tallies showing at-large incumbents handily holding onto their spots and two District 7 eking out narrow victories.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Man’s Best Friend had one of the year’s best debut tallies with its 366,000 units moved — though 224,000 of that was in sales, which is likely to recede dramatically in week two.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Councilwoman Tiawana Brown is running for a second term while facing two indictments on felony fraud charges.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s why this matters so much.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Money matters — so make the most of it.—
Raina He,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dudek’s sister back in Saginaw, Ana Dudek, relies on Social Security disability benefits.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The system relies on two sets of Fresnel lenses, flat ultrathin structures similar to those in lighthouses.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 90/10 skew is designed to reflect what Morningstar considers the modern asset universe, which is one where opportunities are expanding in the private markets and companies such as OpenAI and Stripe are able to stay private for longer.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reading and math scores of 12th graders dropped to their lowest level in more than 20 years, according to results from an exam known as the nation's report card.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Allen, the reigning NFL MVP, went 33 of 46 with 394 passing yards and two touchdowns, while adding 30 rushing yards and two scores on the ground.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Misdemeanor charges have yet to be filed against the actor.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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In late 2023, Bahrain was hit with doping charges following an 18-month investigation by World Athletics, and was limited to a team of 10 athletes for track and field events at the last Olympics and the forthcoming world championships.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Counts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counts. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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