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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
But while tech giants like Apple and Microsoft, which both announced price hikes this week, have a hefty cash cushion, supply chain leverage and customers numbering in the millions or billions, a much wider swath of businesses face potentially dire straits.
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Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbering
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Discussions on workforce capacity often arbitrarily stop counting at age 64, despite concerns over talent shortages and aging populations.
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But one video posted to social media that appears to show a young man wielding a machete and counting down to the deadline has put migrants like Nyirenda on edge.
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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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Direct prompt injection happens when a user types instructions that override a system prompt, the familiar pattern of telling a chatbot to ignore previous instructions.
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That includes not even telling guests the full information about the wedding, with people invited reportedly instructed to arrive in New York, without being given details about when and where the wedding will be.
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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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Rob Schwartz 60 Minutes The Justice Department alleges Van Dyke made a series of wagers totalling roughly $34,000, including a half dozen the day before the raid.
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In a match totalling five shots, Gotham was true on both of its attempts for a 2-0 shutout victory over the Current.
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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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