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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
While his workforce generally numbers 160, for the Mother’s Day crush, which involved shipment of 700,000 plants, another 40 employees were hired.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Stabbing follows arson attacks Britain’s Jewish community, which numbers about 300,000 people, has faced growing attacks online and in the streets.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Golders Green has long been a hub of the British Jewish community, which numbers around 300,000.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The backstory Opened in December 2022, the hotel is Hilton’s first luxury property in Morocco and the first in the country for the Conrad brand, which currently numbers a benchmark of nearly 50 properties across five continents.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The 25 spacecraft added to SpaceX's megaconstellation, which numbers more than 10,275 satellites circling the planet.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Neither Torrey nor Lyman numbers more than 300 people.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The number being pink-slipped is estimated to be in the end a few hundred from a global staff which numbers north of 12,000.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
The constellation now numbers more than 200 satellites developed in a partnership between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
While his workforce generally numbers 160, for the Mother’s Day crush, which involved shipment of 700,000 plants, another 40 employees were hired.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Stabbing follows arson attacks Britain’s Jewish community, which numbers about 300,000 people, has faced growing attacks online and in the streets.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Golders Green has long been a hub of the British Jewish community, which numbers around 300,000.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The backstory Opened in December 2022, the hotel is Hilton’s first luxury property in Morocco and the first in the country for the Conrad brand, which currently numbers a benchmark of nearly 50 properties across five continents.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The 25 spacecraft added to SpaceX's megaconstellation, which numbers more than 10,275 satellites circling the planet.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Neither Torrey nor Lyman numbers more than 300 people.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The number being pink-slipped is estimated to be in the end a few hundred from a global staff which numbers north of 12,000.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbers
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Now, the farmer is running the calculations.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Often referred to as the next frontier of computing, quantum computers are being sought to complete calculations that are impossible for classical computers.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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In the House of Representatives, the ever-changing margins are razor-thin — just ask Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, who struggles with vote counts daily.—
Scott Braden,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The company also counts Schottenstein among its investors.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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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
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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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Last year, the chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, a network of four schools that includes Merritt, proposed a merger with nearby Laney College to create something called Oakland City College.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Along with the jewelry drops, the Kinn Studio x Prince Tennis collaboration also includes apparel and accessories.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Now, if someone like Giannis Antetokounmpo is added, that would change that math.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Or, if your Social Security funds are mixed with other income in the same account, the math becomes more complicated, and these protections may not cover the full balance.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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In it, Martin, who is curating the show, tells Elmo of the significance of the performance — and gets some help choosing the performers.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Turner tells him the story is already filed with the press.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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The campus totals 201,100 square feet.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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His income without the funds totals $6,790 after taxes, per the filing, which also states he is mandated to pay King $6,500 per month following their separation.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The grain contains avenanthramides, which are antioxidants found exclusively in oats, says Coogan.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Wallace Chan’s Secular Interpretation of Religious Rituals Oil and water play central roles in the installation, which, like many of Chan’s creations, contains layered meanings.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbers. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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