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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
Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Drozd read the three charges against Mendoza Hernandez — two counts of assaulting a federal officer and one count of destruction of government property.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
He had been found guilty in October 1931 by a federal jury on five counts of income tax indictments and was sentenced to 11 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Tax breaks come with enforceable job quality provisions, not just job counts.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
But unit counts were not included in the latest application filings.
—Rose Evans
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Following an investigation, police arrested Shahi the morning of Saturday, April 25, and he has since been charged with two counts of assault, according to the NSW Police.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
In three other separate cases, Alexander faces in total six counts of indecent exposure.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
All eight counts were dismissed without prejudice, though it wasn't immediately known why.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Musk, the world's richest person, counts $839 billion in wealth, according to Forbes.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Which just goes to show how little maternal feeling counts for.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Burjeel, which counts Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed’s International Holding Company as a minority shareholder, also holds an exclusive contract with state oil company ADNOC, providing medical services across its 200 sites, both on land and offshore.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The true number could be lower because of the way the NFL counts attendees.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Twenty-eight years after bringing the storied luxury brand back from the dead, Volkswagen Group no longer counts Bugatti among its stable of brands.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Both Bestor and architect Tim Barber, who counts Matt Duffer and Ramin Djawadi as clients, employ Densdeck Roof Boards and Densinglas sheeting, a fiberglass-matt gypsum panel considered sustainable because of its durability and recycled content, in their work.
—Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The schedule at 4 North is similar to other units in the jail, with inmate counts multiple times a day.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Agatha delivered on both counts.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
Drozd read the three charges against Mendoza Hernandez — two counts of assaulting a federal officer and one count of destruction of government property.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
He had been found guilty in October 1931 by a federal jury on five counts of income tax indictments and was sentenced to 11 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Tax breaks come with enforceable job quality provisions, not just job counts.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
But unit counts were not included in the latest application filings.
—Rose Evans
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Following an investigation, police arrested Shahi the morning of Saturday, April 25, and he has since been charged with two counts of assault, according to the NSW Police.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
In three other separate cases, Alexander faces in total six counts of indecent exposure.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
All eight counts were dismissed without prejudice, though it wasn't immediately known why.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
OpenAI now counts roughly 800 million weekly active users and is valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, with its for-profit subsidiary now valued at nearly $1 trillion, with a potential IPO that could arrive as early as late 2026 — an outcome Musk’s lawsuit, if successful, could jeopardize.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Musk, the world's richest person, counts $839 billion in wealth, according to Forbes.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Which just goes to show how little maternal feeling counts for.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Burjeel, which counts Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed’s International Holding Company as a minority shareholder, also holds an exclusive contract with state oil company ADNOC, providing medical services across its 200 sites, both on land and offshore.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The true number could be lower because of the way the NFL counts attendees.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Twenty-eight years after bringing the storied luxury brand back from the dead, Volkswagen Group no longer counts Bugatti among its stable of brands.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Both Bestor and architect Tim Barber, who counts Matt Duffer and Ramin Djawadi as clients, employ Densdeck Roof Boards and Densinglas sheeting, a fiberglass-matt gypsum panel considered sustainable because of its durability and recycled content, in their work.
—Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The schedule at 4 North is similar to other units in the jail, with inmate counts multiple times a day.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counts
Noun
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The tallies were Cantore’s second and third of the season.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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In all four categories, 2026 is set to be a record-breaking year, according to Bucharest's tallies.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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In March, federal authorities arrested a dozen members and associates of the 18th Street gang on indictments alleging murder, extortion and drug trafficking.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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He had been found guilty in October 1931 by a federal jury on five counts of income tax indictments and was sentenced to 11 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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That tells you everything about the disconnect people are feeling.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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District 8 needs a leader who works with the community, tells the truth and delivers real results, not political deals or insider arrangements.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The exit consultation matters as much as the intake.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Fabric still matters, but the conversation is more nuanced than simply choosing natural over synthetic.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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This easy London broil recipe relies on a savory marinade with a small amount of baking soda to help tenderize the meat and encourage browning.—
Zaynab Issa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Shah clarified on the May 6 video call that the financial model for independent schools relies on tuition covering roughly 70% of operating costs, with the remaining 30% dependent on giving.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The flexibility considers local shopping behaviors so that each store offers a distinct and relevant feel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The verification of signatures has also been paused while a court considers a legal challenge by a group of indigenous First Nations.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Still, much of the public conversations around education centers on test scores and older students, leaving early childhood largely out of the discussion.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Breanna Stewart led all scores with 31 points while recording 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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According to a statement of charges previously obtained by PEOPLE, an investigation conducted by the school district found that Haley allegedly offered oral sex to a former student at Centennial High School, offered to buy him tequila, and sent him $630 via Apple Pay.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Before that crackdown, the government had brought fraud charges against dozens of people, many of them Somali Americans, who were accused of fleecing a federal program that was meant to provide food to children.—
Mark Vancleave,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Counts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counts. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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