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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
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.
—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
Some reportedly own dozens of Lamborghinis, while others maintain collections numbering in the hundreds of vehicles.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 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
The Ngogo community, numbering roughly 200 individuals, fractured into rival clusters that researchers identify as Western and Central.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Some reportedly own dozens of Lamborghinis, while others maintain collections numbering in the hundreds of vehicles.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 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
The Ngogo community, numbering roughly 200 individuals, fractured into rival clusters that researchers identify as Western and Central.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbering
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The court also will rule on the GOP’s bid to strike down laws in California and most states that allow for counting mail ballots that were postmarked by election day but arrive a few days later.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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For example, from January to September 2024, Sorsby allegedly placed at least 165 bets, or about 500 counting parlay legs, totaling $38,000.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2026
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By establishing a national-scale portal for aggregating and distributing information, Yahoo!—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
21 May 2026
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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.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The rescue caps off the busiest season ever on Everest with more than 1,000 climbers summiting the mountain’s south side, including a record 274 in a single day on May 20.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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NellaSpec also offers a reusable option for clinical settings that is now in hospitals including the Cleveland Clinic, UC Systems, Kaiser, and Columbia, and the cost is part of the exam, according to the company.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Especially telling is the staff’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the center, the team placed an artificial blue flower containing a sugary solution and let the bees explore it.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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But despite completing initiatives to remove SSNs and other sensitive personal data from its systems, the official said Columbia inadvertently missed a legacy database containing my SSN.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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The Brecon, originally built in 1914 and now comprising 18 rooms and four suites, parallels Singer’s approach to artistically blending past and present.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Students and young filmmakers pitched before a fiction jury comprising Pedro Andrade of Lab Barcelona, Manuel Lacasa of Abycine Lanza and Filmin programmer Elody Mellado.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Julian was killed on Saturday, May 30, after a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle near Signal Butte Road and State Route 24, according to the Mesa Police Department, as reported by NBC affiliate 12News.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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One person is dead, and two others were taken to the hospital after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Tuesday afternoon, police said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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For example, from January to September 2024, Sorsby allegedly placed at least 165 bets, or about 500 counting parlay legs, totaling $38,000.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2026
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Softbank has plowed more than $30 billion into OpenAI, with its investment gains in the company totaling $45 billion in the year ended March.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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“Numbering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbering. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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