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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
The list of 529 invitees released Wednesday morning by the Academy — which includes 95 Oscar nominees, 21 Oscar winners and three Scientific and Technical Award recipients — follows classes numbering 395 in 2021, 397 in 2022, 398 in 2023 and 487 in 2024 and 534 in 2025.
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Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Not about the sport of golf UConn views the practice center as essential to recruitment to its golf program, now numbering nine athletes.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
This index used a Bates numbering — a common legal document indexing system — to catalog records.
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Players who may be known only within their domestic leagues suddenly perform in front of audiences numbering in the hundreds of millions.
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Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
After developing a page-numbering device with fellow inventor Soulé, the mechanic Glidden encouraged Sholes to adapt the idea to put letters on the page.
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Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 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
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
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Not about the sport of golf UConn views the practice center as essential to recruitment to its golf program, now numbering nine athletes.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
This index used a Bates numbering — a common legal document indexing system — to catalog records.
—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Players who may be known only within their domestic leagues suddenly perform in front of audiences numbering in the hundreds of millions.
—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
After developing a page-numbering device with fellow inventor Soulé, the mechanic Glidden encouraged Sholes to adapt the idea to put letters on the page.
—
Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 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
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
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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The film received six Oscar nominees, including one for Blyth, and Crawford — who became good friends with Blyth — won best actress for her role.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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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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Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
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Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
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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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“Numbering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbering. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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