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as in tallies
a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added
my count for the number of bird species and subspecies that visited the sanctuary that weekend was 43
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as in indictments
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
she's been charged with two counts of larceny
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as in tells
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
count the baseball gloves in the storage locker to see if there are enough to go around
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as in matters
to be of importance
punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview
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as in relies
to place reliance or trust
I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move
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Recent Examples of counts
Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
There are a lot of gamers now in the world, exceeding three billion by some counts.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Low platelet counts increase the risk of uncontrolled bleeding.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
Nasir faces nine charges, including two counts of weapon of mass destruction and two counts of threat of terrorism.
—Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The defendant is now charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and faces life in prison if convicted.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
He was charged with criminal trespassing, assault, failure to stop at the command of law enforcement and three counts of violating a court order, per his booking record viewed by PEOPLE.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Brazil’s Supreme Court found Bolsonaro guilty of being part of an armed criminal organization and other counts relating to a coup plot to overturn the ex-president’s 2022 election defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate and four other counts, including federal weapons violations.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Every action counts, whether reducing HFCs, investing in sustainable cooling, or holding governments accountable for climate commitments.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Having built an impressive resume that counts Naomi Campbell as an early client, the star first worked closely with mentor Pat McGrath to develop his skills, soon becoming one of the most coveted make-up artists in the industry.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verrett counts various celebrities among his clients, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Nina Dobrev.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Her other forthcoming credits include Orion’s 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, which co-stars Liam Neeson, Talia Ryder and Whitney Peak and counts Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg as producers.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Yet what counts is the individual experience.
—Helen Dennis, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Washington counts Qatar as a strong Gulf ally.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Microsoft now counts OpenAI as a competitor and has been increasing its reliance on its own AI models.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Timely rains in 2024 fell prior to the survey being conducted, which contributed to the elevated pond counts last year.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
There are a lot of gamers now in the world, exceeding three billion by some counts.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Low platelet counts increase the risk of uncontrolled bleeding.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
Nasir faces nine charges, including two counts of weapon of mass destruction and two counts of threat of terrorism.
—Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
The defendant is now charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and faces life in prison if convicted.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
He was charged with criminal trespassing, assault, failure to stop at the command of law enforcement and three counts of violating a court order, per his booking record viewed by PEOPLE.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Brazil’s Supreme Court found Bolsonaro guilty of being part of an armed criminal organization and other counts relating to a coup plot to overturn the ex-president’s 2022 election defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate and four other counts, including federal weapons violations.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Each text counts as one vote, with a limit of 10 votes per couple via SMS.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Every action counts, whether reducing HFCs, investing in sustainable cooling, or holding governments accountable for climate commitments.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Having built an impressive resume that counts Naomi Campbell as an early client, the star first worked closely with mentor Pat McGrath to develop his skills, soon becoming one of the most coveted make-up artists in the industry.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verrett counts various celebrities among his clients, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Nina Dobrev.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Her other forthcoming credits include Orion’s 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, which co-stars Liam Neeson, Talia Ryder and Whitney Peak and counts Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg as producers.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Yet what counts is the individual experience.
—Helen Dennis, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Washington counts Qatar as a strong Gulf ally.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Microsoft now counts OpenAI as a competitor and has been increasing its reliance on its own AI models.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for counts
Noun
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Nina Sly had both tallies as Boston Latin doubled up Cambridge 2-1 in a Dual County League matchup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Multiple New Bestsellers Throughout the Past Few Years For a musician who doesn’t write and record new material any longer — or at least who hasn’t for quite some time — Mitchell is on quite the winning streak on the two tallies where Joni Jazz debuts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Councilwoman Tiawana Brown is running for a second term while facing two indictments on felony fraud charges.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s why this matters so much.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Money matters — so make the most of it.—
Raina He,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Injection wells are an essential part of Arizona’s existing water management system, which relies heavily on groundwater for 41% of the state’s overall water use, according to Arizona State University.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most of China’s network still relies on conventional high-speed trains, which are cheaper and more flexible.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Musk considers environmental regulation a barrier to innovation.—
Taylor Kate Brown,
ProPublica,
17 Sep. 2025
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An hour later, four Chinese ships entered what Taiwan considers restricted waters south of Kinmen's Lieyu island, prompting Taipei to deploy four of its own coast guard vessels to intercept and monitor the intruders.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The director is also sure to face questions about the scores of firings that have rocked the bureau, the FBI’s role in reviewing the Epstein files and a number of other moves that Democrats argue have politicized the FBI.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Brock Purdy’s stead, Mac Jones stepped in and threw three touchdowns, and Christian McCaffrey — the recipient of one of those touchdowns — became just the third player in NFL history with 50 rushing scores and 30 receiving scores, joining Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk and Lenny Moore.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Investigators are continuing to assess evidence, including looking at electronic devices the suspect may have had access to, as federal charges could be announced in the coming days, law enforcement officials told ABC News.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Additional costs may include equipment rentals, installation fees or early termination charges if a contract is involved.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Counts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counts. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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