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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
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 For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country. — Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026 The constellation now numbers more than 200 satellites developed in a partnership between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbers
Noun
  • Since then, the consumer business has grown to around $51 billion in 2025, or 39% of total revenue, according to CNBC calculations.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That calculation is reason enough to grant commissioners a boost in pay, one outgoing commissioner said.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Shares of TSMC TSMC, which counts Nvidia and Apple among its customers, has been a major beneficiary of surging demand for advanced AI chips.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Disputes over the definition of what counts as a measles death and how news of the deaths is shared with the public have disrupted public health response plans.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 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
  • The festival’s advisory group includes director Dan Löwenstein, founder of House of Create, vertical drama critic and consultant Jen Cooper of Vertical Drama Love, and Christine Hartland, co-founder and chief operating officer of My Smash Media.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The capsule includes a white satin headband topped with a black velvet bow, offering an easy entry point into Nouri’s signature motif.
    — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The use of generative AI to find new potential math research results isn’t going away.
    — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The sheer math of persuading a majority of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the president to approve a bill is difficult enough.
    — Scott Warren, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Based on Aira Bonfim’s in-depth research, the short film tells the story of Dona Carlota Rezende, the coach of the pioneering female football team Primavera Atlético Clube, in the 1940s.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Tasca tells Robb Report that the original developmental vines were obtained through a nursery that sold them only for trial purposes, but then the experiment became part of a larger initiative.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Studio’s current slate totals more than 80 titles for over 20 platforms, with many more projects in development.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Salomon is also looking at how to connect with new consumers, such as through head-to-toe apparel and bags, which totals about 15 percent of revenues.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Peanut butter contains vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant in the body, as well as magnesium, which plays a role in muscle and nerve function.
    — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The center’s laboratory, in the basement of the School of Natural Resources, contains samples that pre-date Christianity and the Egyptian pyramids.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbers. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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