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as in counting
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
number those apples and tell me how many you have
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as in aggregating
to have a total of
the full-time staff numbers 30 people
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as in including
to have as part of a whole
is numbered among the great minds of our times
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Recent Examples of numbering
Then there’s Jabin’s vintage guitar collection, numbering more than 200.
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Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Residents numbering in the hundreds have fought against plans to demolish their homes and argue Gaudí never intended the avenue and staircase to reach beyond the basilica’s current footprint.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
This particular market lures in people from all across the region, numbering as many as 3,500 on summer days.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Those groups, now numbering 14, include the Women’s Business Development Council and SCORE, a network of volunteer business mentors.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
The Clipper was previously called the NV100 Carry, numbering it neatly as the smallest in a van family that also includes the Caravan (NV350).
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C.c. Weiss
may 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
On the most recent season of Vanderpump Rules spin-off The Valley, a large text thread of boys (numbering into the thirties, allegedly) is revealed to entertain vicious rumors and gossip about ex-partners.
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Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
True to her intention, Kouzeh has no tables as of yet, only the counter full of her masterworks, now numbering around 25, with a short menu of coffee and aromatic teas.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Sears’ American stores, once numbering in the thousands, have dwindled to a single-digit number, giving way to business forecasts that anticipate the company could shutter at any moment.
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Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Residents numbering in the hundreds have fought against plans to demolish their homes and argue Gaudí never intended the avenue and staircase to reach beyond the basilica’s current footprint.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
This particular market lures in people from all across the region, numbering as many as 3,500 on summer days.
—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Those groups, now numbering 14, include the Women’s Business Development Council and SCORE, a network of volunteer business mentors.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
The Clipper was previously called the NV100 Carry, numbering it neatly as the smallest in a van family that also includes the Caravan (NV350).
—
C.c. Weiss
may 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
On the most recent season of Vanderpump Rules spin-off The Valley, a large text thread of boys (numbering into the thirties, allegedly) is revealed to entertain vicious rumors and gossip about ex-partners.
—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
True to her intention, Kouzeh has no tables as of yet, only the counter full of her masterworks, now numbering around 25, with a short menu of coffee and aromatic teas.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Sears’ American stores, once numbering in the thousands, have dwindled to a single-digit number, giving way to business forecasts that anticipate the company could shutter at any moment.
—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbering
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The findings also said that there were at least 39 adults at Camp Mystic's Guadalupe-adjacent camp — not counting the teenage counselors — who could have performed an orderly flood evacuation had one been planned and executed.
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Oh, and that’s not counting a potential $70,000 in citation revenue from drivers who overstay their time.
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By establishing a national-scale portal for aggregating and distributing information, Yahoo!
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It was picked up by aggregating websites focusing on Cubs news and discussed again Saturday on the team’s flagship radio station, WSCR-AM 670.
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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Many of those individuals were accused of violent crimes, including homicide, assault, burglary and drug offenses, according to the agency.
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As well as telling her story, the three-part docuseries will follow the singer’s campaign for media regulation.
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That is according to airspace and maritime warning notices telling pilots and sailors to steer clear of the Starfall splashdown zone.
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The boat was designed around 54 guest cabins, comprising 48 suites and six penthouse apartments.
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Day and Night will be a double album clocking in at 24 tracks, with each LP comprising 12 songs.
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Now Yan and his colleagues have developed an acoustic synapse containing multiple phi-bits.
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Evidence Of Ancient Solstice Ceremonies The excavations at Bulford revealed 48 pits containing pottery, animal bone, worked flints and charcoal.
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Friday's event was the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, totaling more than 10,000 athletes flown.
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On May 5, the city of Denton renewed the lease for an annual rent of $1,320 for 20-years with two 10-year options for renewal, totaling a potential 40-year term.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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The derailment was the second deadly crash involving an Amtrak train at an uncontrolled crossing in as many days.
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