numbered

past tense of number

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of numbered Compared to the rapidly declining number of referrals from traditional search engines — which once numbered in the tens of millions — these AI clicks are a tiny drop in the bucket. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026 Every building in Gaza, a source says, is numbered, and the floors in every building are counted. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 While the birds that left early numbered in the thousands, the number of migrants in late September becomes millions. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Trips to the beach may be numbered, but afternoon picnics don’t have to be thanks to this blanket. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026 Guests only numbered about 50, and this close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin who speaks limited English made the cut. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 According to Mongabay, the species once numbered around 1,000, often seen in the cedars and Douglas fir trees in southwestern British Columbia. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty Images The days of the sub-$100 smartphone may be numbered as memory costs soar, with China seeing one of the more dramatic shakeups in price points. — Celestine Iyer, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 At Sotheby’s London, the dress will be sold with the original catalog from 1997 that was numbered and signed by Princess Diana and crediting Prince William with the idea of the sale. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbered
Verb
  • With these openings, Febal Casa now counts 283 monobrand stores, including 200 in Italy and 83 abroad, a sharp increase from November 2024, when the firm counted 217 monobrand stores, of which 36 were abroad.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The French bishops conference counted 21,386 adult and adolescent baptisms at Easter this year.
    — Chris Livesay, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • His 14 home runs have averaged 418 feet in length, which is tied for the best average in the majors this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • According to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, cannabis flower harvested in the 1990s averaged around 5% THC; by 2022, the state’s average flower potency had climbed to roughly 21%, with some strains tested as high as 35%.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Lam came up in the early 2000s alongside a generation of New York labels that included Proenza Schouler, Jason Wu, Thakoon, and Phillip Lim.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And members of these new churches were mostly not the black-dressed, hypocritical, sour-faced, monocultural figures favored by popular narrative, but often included colorful figures who were sometimes surprisingly modern in their desires.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said at a press conference that local high school students congregated at the skate park at Carolyn Crayton Park late Saturday night after being told to leave the Airbnb where the party was supposed to be held.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2026
  • She had been told that Golden Collision was a good place to have work done.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Storm damage revealed an unusual arrangement of stones that comprised part of a previously unknown settlement near the Roman fort of Kapersburg in Hesse.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Sullivan, a midfielder for the Philadelphia Union, joins many of the same players who comprised the roster for the USMNT's World Cup run this summer including Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Gio Reyna, Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi and others.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The information contained herein is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not in any way be construed as financial or health advice.
    — Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
  • An aluminum core helps distribute heat evenly, while drip-free pouring rims help keep messes contained.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Last year, 6,100 CSS volunteers helped protect 440 synagogues and nearly 100 community events every week, standing security shifts that aggregated to over 300,000 hours in one year.
    — Richard Priem, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In data aggregated by USA TODAY, Georgia law enforcement agencies conduct some of the highest number Flock searches on specific vehicles per month of anywhere in the country.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • If the leak becomes more pronounced, repair costs can vary significantly depending on which portion of the oil pan is involved.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The research involved materials fabrication, microscopy, electrical testing, and theoretical modeling.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Numbered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbered. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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