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Definition of numbersnext
plural of number
as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value if you believe the president's numbers, we can afford these new programs and still have tax cuts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of number

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Recent Examples of numbers
Verb
Linus is an exemplar of sincerity who numbers among our wisest figures in popular culture because of his realness. — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 As much as any small college, Mount Mercy has used athletics to drive enrollment, which numbers 1,450 this fall. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 These protests attracted the interest of the Council of Europe, the international organisation set up in 1949 to uphold human rights and the rule of law in Europe which now numbers 46 members, including the United Kingdom. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Launched in 1973 in Scotts Valley, the Erik’s empire now numbers 29 restaurants and stretches from the Monterey Peninsula to Sacramento County. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026 Watchlist volume jumps an average of 40 times for Unreleased Gems titles specifically, according to figures Letterboxd has publicly cited, numbers a filmmaker can point to that a skeptical buyer can’t wave away. — Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 The in‑house repair team now numbers 30, supported by a Paris concierge-style service that can handle lighter fixes with a turnaround in days, a service Mothay plans to roll out to other markets, with Tokyo a likely next step. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Level99 has spent roughly four years building a corporate team that now numbers more than 100 people, something unheard of for just a three-location company. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 July 2026 The collection already numbers over 3,000 titles, and donations keep arriving. — Derek James, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbers
Noun
  • From constant monitoring and planning ahead to food calculations and technology management, diabetes burnout is real.
    — Nick Jonas, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
  • That gives her more time to focus on the calculations, permits and emergency plans necessary to accommodate growth.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The feature, which counts Elastica Films as its distributor in Spain, is also among the top 10 highest-grossing titles ever in that country.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Even without the early lead, experts expected the later vote counts to swing for Raman, as those voters tend to be more liberal, younger, and working class.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Retirement income averages $531,000 and expenses average $772,000.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The 100-year-old system averages nine breaks for every 100 miles of water main, which beats the industry average of about 12 breaks, said Graeme Chaple, distribution division manager for SPRWS.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Tech and communications services The S & P Communications Services sector, which includes giants like Alphabet , Netflix and Disney is now down 22% from the May high.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The results offer the first in-depth look at voter sentiment in the contentious intraparty and generational battle for the 7th District, which includes downtown Sacramento and stretches from Lodi to parts of El Dorado County.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Further, civics concepts can make math relevant and engaging for students to learn.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Eventually, leagues moved online so that computers could do the math, but the scrappy ethos remained.
    — New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The next morning, Marian is racked with guilt and tells Larry she is probably ruined.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Jetson tells CyberGuy that Astro is a standard Jetson ONE with police lights added.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • More classrooms using Chromebooks was lucrative for Google, too, and as of 2025, education represented 60% of Chromebook’s global market share, which totals $14 billion.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • At the advertised Black Friday bike price of $1,699, the EX Titan and power station bundle totals $1,958—$40 less than buying the power station separately at $299.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • California officials, however, say the government’s list contains substantial inaccuracies and risks disenfranchising eligible citizens.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The study contains no word on the protein component of hemoglobin being preserved.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbers. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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