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as in composition
a literary, musical, or artistic production
a doomsday novel that turns out to be one of those it-was-all-a-dream numbers
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as in cipher
a person of no importance or influence
doesn't want to go to some mammoth state university where she would be just a number
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as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
a stunning gymnastics number that really impressed the judges
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as in calculation
numbers plural
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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as in to aggregate
to have a total of
the full-time staff numbers 30 people
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
is numbered among the great minds of our times
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Recent Examples of number
Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
His numbers against them are down this season, but the sample is small.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
With these seven honorees, the hall of fame now numbers 216 individuals and another nine groups, clubs and area organizations.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
By 2030, employers expect these numbers to each be closer to 33%.
—Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
His numbers against them are down this season, but the sample is small.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
This group of Neanderthals probably numbered around 40 to 200 and had been genetically isolated from other Neanderthals for nearly 50,000 years.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
With these seven honorees, the hall of fame now numbers 216 individuals and another nine groups, clubs and area organizations.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for number
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Entering play, Hicks had touched triple digits on two occasions during his time with the Giants.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the high temperatures could break daily and monthly records, with National Weather Service (NWS) offices in some local forecast regions warning of triple digit temperatures.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Industry experts believe that, to mitigate growing risks in complex software and AI, clear visibility into their composition is crucial.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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By analyzing the colors and structures within the dust cocoons, scientists infer the composition, density and temperature of the gas and dust — crucial insights into the conditions necessary for stars to ignite. 5.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a world wired for hustle, that choice becomes a radical act of self-respect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This includes protective styles and even the simple act of tying your hair elastic too tightly when creating the perfect ponytail.—
Shannon Lawlor,
Glamour,
14 Apr. 2025
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If Belinda’s lightning-fast transformation is a cipher for Mike White’s thoughts on the corrosive power of money, then perhaps Laurie’s emotional speech comes closest to explaining how a good life could be oriented.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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We’re used to seeing movie presidents who are stalwart ciphers, but Harrison Ford plays Ross like Ronald Reagan with anger-management issues.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, his second full season in the major leagues, Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider accomplished an increasingly rare feat.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lenses that open up to apertures wider than f/1.4 are rare, and making one that's optically sound, well-constructed, and fast-focusing is a feat.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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The intersection’s layout and activity produced almost 18.8 crashes a year between 2018 and 2022, according to city calculations.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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Then, make plans to file the right tax elections, select the optimal location, and perform the necessary calculations to avoid overpaying in taxes this year.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The same videos played a pivotal role in the last trial, when a witness counted the drinks Read appeared to drink at both establishments.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The votes are then counted by three scrutineers who affirm what is written on each ballot and then announce it to the conclave, so the cardinals can record the votes themselves.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Part of what makes AI such a valuable creative partner is its ability to aggregate and synthesize large amounts of information at amazing speeds.—
Neeraj Gulati,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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If the repulsive force is stronger, cells don’t aggregate.—
Carrie Arnold,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Number.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/number. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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