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as in counted
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 totalled
to have a total of
the full-time staff numbers 30 people
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as in included
to have as part of a whole
is numbered among the great minds of our times
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Recent Examples of numbered
Fewer than 40 of the jerseys were made and about half will be available on the Fanatics app, all individually numbered with patches embroidered onto the jerseys in team fonts.
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The whales, mostly spotted off Washington and British Columbia, Canada, are an endangered population, numbered at 73, officials said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
Meghan sent jars of jam to her celebrity friends, including Kaling, with labels numbered from one to 50.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Each piece is also individually numbered.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
All six tournaments have numbered at least 14 teams.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Nunez’s days in red could soon be numbered.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Sneakerheads should also take note with a deadstock pair of Dior x Nike Air Jordan 1 High Sneakers numbered 0001/8500 up for grabs.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
As of December 2023, when the MSNBC Union’s first contract was ratified, the bargaining unit numbered nearly 300 workers.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The whales, mostly spotted off Washington and British Columbia, Canada, are an endangered population, numbered at 73, officials said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
Meghan sent jars of jam to her celebrity friends, including Kaling, with labels numbered from one to 50.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Each piece is also individually numbered.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
All six tournaments have numbered at least 14 teams.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Nunez’s days in red could soon be numbered.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Sneakerheads should also take note with a deadstock pair of Dior x Nike Air Jordan 1 High Sneakers numbered 0001/8500 up for grabs.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
As of December 2023, when the MSNBC Union’s first contract was ratified, the bargaining unit numbered nearly 300 workers.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbered
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The victims included two surgeons, two of their children and the children's partners—all en route to celebrate a birthday and Passover when the aircraft went down near Copake, New York.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The effort took two years of analysis by a team that included historians, engineers and forensic experts, Nat Geo in a statement.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Some of the genetic samples from the patient contained gene mutations that might help H5N1 infect people more easily.—
Sheryl Gay Stolberg,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Jabbar's truck contained an ISIS flag.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Carter’s look comprised a corset top with crystal embellishments and matching pants featuring a slit around the knees to improve her mobility during the performance.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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Each unit comprised a photon transceiver and a digital processing unit, and the devices were hooked together via 10 km of dedicated optical fiber.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, claims like these prove to be harmful to all involved, absent full review.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Injuries have played a major role in undermining the collective impact of the players involved for Brighton, while a third of the signings have been out on loan to clubs throughout the continent.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The snow didn’t just disappear — it got blown to the side and encompassed the train.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The tornado advisories encompassed a wide swath of northern Florida, including the state capital, Tallahassee.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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If Dan Burn’s goal and elevation to the England squad became the individual story of the weekend and Isak’s goal carried a tang of inevitability — so good, so unstoppable — then Newcastle’s midfield felt like the crux of it.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Smoke particles carried by the wind infiltrate homes, schools, and offices, posing serious health risks.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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Butler totaled just nine points on 3-of-6 shooting from the field, 1-of-2 shooting on threes and 2-of-2 shooting from the foul line, two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday’s loss to the Pacers.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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Those drives totaled six plays, 6 yards and two punts.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Numbered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbered. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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