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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as in counts
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 averages
to have a total of
the full-time staff numbers 30 people
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as in includes
to have as part of a whole
is numbered among the great minds of our times
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Recent Examples of numbers
Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Clear numbers calm nerves and protect your energy well today.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
All networks began reporting Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel numbers this TV season, which combines traditional panel measurement with data from cable, satellite set-top boxes and smart TVs spanning some 45 million households and 75 million devices.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The company’s Denver staff numbers 500.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Vessel strikes are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths for this species, which numbers about 380 individuals.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
The vast majority of the state’s Somali population, which numbers around 108,000 in total, are US citizens.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The center numbers a total of 110 employees, most of which born in the 2000s.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
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The Starlink megaconstellation now numbers more than 9,600 active satellites, according to tracker Jonathan McDowell.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Clear numbers calm nerves and protect your energy well today.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
All networks began reporting Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel numbers this TV season, which combines traditional panel measurement with data from cable, satellite set-top boxes and smart TVs spanning some 45 million households and 75 million devices.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The company’s Denver staff numbers 500.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Vessel strikes are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths for this species, which numbers about 380 individuals.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
The vast majority of the state’s Somali population, which numbers around 108,000 in total, are US citizens.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The center numbers a total of 110 employees, most of which born in the 2000s.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbers
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Assuming a federal tax rate of about 15% to 20% for new-vehicle buyers, the first-year deduction would translate into less than $750 in tax savings, according to Cox Automotive calculations.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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In outpacing even most private-sector calculations, the INDEC inflation figure published Tuesday dispelled concerns — at least for now — that the government was cooking the books in any way comparable to his predecessors.—
Isabel Debre,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bushra Mahnoor, a reproductive rights activist, counts herself among a small proportion of women and girls in Pakistan – about 12%, according to the UN’s children’s agency (UNICEF) – who use commercial sanitary products, rather than homemade alternatives.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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But thanks to Pettitte for getting ahead of that curve and reminding us how much October counts.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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One project of the foundation includes artwork by children — usually in hospitals, refugee centers, orphanages and schools — incorporated into spacesuits produced by ILC Dover, an aerospace manufacturing company.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each class includes lessons on holistic health, often paired with hands-on activities meant to reduce stress and encourage connection.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But for many renters and hopeful homebuyers, the math still isn’t mathing.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pre-literacy skills and math concepts can be important for school districts and policymakers as children get ready to begin state testing in later years.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Set in the remote highlands of Montenegro, the film tells the story of a shepherd mother and her daughter who proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of past violence that once shattered their family.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Build a balanced plate Agusala recommends slowing down when eating and paying attention to when your brain tells you to stop.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Moorpark will need more standout performances upfront from Austin Nickels and Isaac Zapata, who each have reached double-digit goal totals this season.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The office building totals 76,700 square feet, marketing materials circulated by Cushman & Wakefield, a commercial real estate firm, showed at the time of the purchase.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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China has laid out an ambitious lunar plan to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, targeting the south pole, which contains water ice and other resources critical for long-term lunar exploration and settlement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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This all-important ingredient contains nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK), and promotes healthy, strong growth.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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