COUNTS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

counts 1 of 2

noun

plural of count

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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counts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of count

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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as in considers

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 counts

Noun

Boswell was found guilty on all counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and improper disposal of human remains in October 2020, and was sentenced to life imprisonment in July 2021. — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 Holmes in 2022 was convicted of three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for deceiving investors. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Amid skyrocketing measles cases, historic death counts, and dropping vaccination rates, public health messaging on the virus often emphasizes its potential harms. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026 He was charged with one count of disclosing private images and two counts of felony secret peeping. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The man, who was charged Tuesday, faces two counts of second-degree murder in connection to the incident on Saturday. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles County will conduct future homeless counts and apply for federal grants on behalf of the region’s homeless services providers, taking over two functions from the beleaguered Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Capone, in a green suit, reportedly smiled, perhaps not yet realizing those counts carried a maximum sentence of 17 years. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026 Louis refused to be interviewed by deputies, who booked him into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on two felony counts of child neglect. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

As someone who works in a creative field, Pam counts several artists and designers as dear friends. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Given how much of the experience of a foldable is reliant on the cover screen, that counts for a lot. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 The wider festival program counts 71 films from 38 countries selected from a pool of 1,802 submissions representing 72 countries, with a further eight films screening out of competition. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 The brand currently counts around 650 multibrand retail stores across Europe, Africa and Asia. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 While the virus has remained relatively contained by the DRC’s borders, case counts in neighboring Kenya and Uganda are also climbing (albeit more slowly). — Ananya Rupanagunta, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 California weighs factors like time spent in the state and business ties when deciding who counts as a resident. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Passengers continue to book, United said, with passenger counts up more than 2% from last year. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 The work raises new questions about soil, carbon, and even what counts as an individual organism. — Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counts

Noun

Follow the latest numbers, including data breakdowns by party and tallies in states with competitive Senate battlegrounds.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
The data firm’s proprietary MIV figure tallies the impact of relevant media placements on online, social and print, inclusive of paid, owned and earned mediums.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of tallies

Noun

For decades, Florida lawmakers have demanded investigations, indictments and imprisonment for the Cuban leadership involved.

— Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported Paxton attended a 2024 New Year’s Eve party in Dubai alongside two men facing federal healthcare fraud indictments, drawing fresh scrutiny days before early voting.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of indictments

Verb

Nouraei tells her patients and clients, however, that the safest way to start taking creatine would be incrementally, beginning with three grams daily for a week, then four, then to five.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
But for this initial step, Pierre tells mature patients to find a formula that’s gentle, non-irritating, and—if needed—able to remove makeup.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

Verb

Is there any point at which Baier considers whether someone like Hemingway should continue to be on air?

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
That's because while the IRS generally considers a return filed on the day it is postmarked, most states require mail-in ballots to arrive by Election Day, regardless of when they were mailed or postmarked.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of considers

Noun

The Russian attack on Kyiv included three ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions -- bombs that open in the air and release scores of smaller bomblets, Zelenskyy said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Gritsyuk and Hischier each scored their fifth goal of the season, with Jesper Bratt assisting on both scores.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of scores

Noun

Pacific Fusion’s system, at least in theory, charges on the scale of seconds and then requires only one compression.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
In response, Amy Helm accused Parillo of financial exploitation and elder abuse of Sandra Helm in a June court filing; Parillo denied those charges.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026