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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
The community in Syria numbered about 100,000 at the start of the 20th century.
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Bassem Mroue, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Dec. 2024
Each bottle is also individually numbered for easier traceability.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The models vulnerable numbered in the millions.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Given that a company typically numbered 60 to 100 men, losing 12 was significant.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
Her inclusion in 1994 was historic, and the rarest version of this card is the high gloss parallel, numbered to just five.
—Craig Custance, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The gravestones are numbered to reflect the burial system that was developed to properly inter hundreds of victims whose bodies were never claimed or identified.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, the announcement underscored the point that the days of trusting traditional methods of protecting data relying on mathematical complexity are numbered.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2024
Inpatient palliative care patients numbered 2,285 for BridgingLife in fiscal 2024.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Bassem Mroue, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Dec. 2024
Each bottle is also individually numbered for easier traceability.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The models vulnerable numbered in the millions.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Given that a company typically numbered 60 to 100 men, losing 12 was significant.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
Her inclusion in 1994 was historic, and the rarest version of this card is the high gloss parallel, numbered to just five.
—Craig Custance, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The gravestones are numbered to reflect the burial system that was developed to properly inter hundreds of victims whose bodies were never claimed or identified.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, the announcement underscored the point that the days of trusting traditional methods of protecting data relying on mathematical complexity are numbered.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2024
Inpatient palliative care patients numbered 2,285 for BridgingLife in fiscal 2024.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbered
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Peter Ferry was passionately an author and teacher, inspiring decades of students in his English and writing classes at Lake Forest High School, a youthful crowd of many thousands that included such later famous people as actor Vince Vaughn and author Dave Eggers.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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His time with Villa included the drop into the Championship and then an incredible return to European football.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 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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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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Holland’s procurement method involved offering AHL deals with a chance for an NHL contract if things worked out.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The two notable changes to the starting group on Saturday involved Rozier and Jovic.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2025
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Only a month ago, Santa Ana winds spurred the Franklin Fire in Malibu in December that quickly encompassed thousands of acres and endangered countless homes.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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All five films have been Oscar shortlisted in the sound category, which since 2021 has encompassed both sound editing and mixing.—
Brande Victorian,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Jan. 2025
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They were carried to the Shelby Street church in a procession.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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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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The two grant categories totaled $19,881,347 and $10,296,100 respectively, according to PDE.—
Kristina Watrobski,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Numbered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbered. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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