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as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
she's been charged with two counts of larceny
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as in to tell
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 to matter
to be of importance
punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview
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as in to rely
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 count
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
The long-term outlook for gray whales in the aftermath of the 2019 to 2023 unusual mortality event saw a population loss of roughly 45% and observation scientists in southern California reported record-low calf counts earlier this year -- a cause for concern, according to scientists.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 30 May 2025
Clifford Weiler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Sleeper sofas and trundle beds are counted in that figure, so check how many actual bedrooms there are before booking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Yes, there are some geeky statistical quirks in play between the two employment counts.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
The long-term outlook for gray whales in the aftermath of the 2019 to 2023 unusual mortality event saw a population loss of roughly 45% and observation scientists in southern California reported record-low calf counts earlier this year -- a cause for concern, according to scientists.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 30 May 2025
Verb
The last page has a form which, to have your protest counted, must be completed and signed in a timely fashion, and received by the city clerk via mail or personal delivery no later than the public hearing at 2 p.m. on June 9.
—Clifford Weiler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Sleeper sofas and trundle beds are counted in that figure, so check how many actual bedrooms there are before booking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for count
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The tally was busier last time around, which meant there wasn’t room for Sheeran’s latest.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The Bruins failed to tack on runs with the bases loaded, but Kaitlyn Terry made sure the early tally was enough.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
Noun
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In Phan’s indictment, prosecutors wrote the tank he’s accused of trying to burn is owned by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, which is headquartered in Michigan.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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Clark, 46, is considered a key witness in the case and was called to corroborate claims in Combs’ indictment.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
Verb
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In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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More than 300 miscarriages had been attributed to a lack of nutrients, the ministry told CNN on Sunday.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Verb
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By leveraging the right tools for your organization, your team can streamline workflows, foster collaboration and focus on what matters most: delivering impactful, high-quality work.—
Andrea Ruskin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Versatile and relentless styles The systems aren’t necessarily identical, and that doesn’t really matter.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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No matter the product, companies can no longer rely exclusively on manufacturing in a single country.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Our goal is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone relying on public transportation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Verb
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This beautiful tropical country was long considered a no-go because of civil unrest and economic instability.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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The Netherlands is considering an eco-efficiency index of its visitors.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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By 2023, The Marvels had earned the MCU its lowest box office amount and Rotten Tomatoes score, at $210 million and 62% respectively, a stark decline.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In addition to the credit score impacts, those who have defaulted on their federal student loans will likely see their wages garnished by the Department of Education.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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The new effort could yield dozens of charges every week.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The men were acquitted of murder charges, and only two were convicted of lesser offenses, according to the coalition.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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“Count.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/count. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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