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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 Horwitz, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
Luis Ramirez, a 23-year-old man from Utah, was charged with one count of making a terroristic threat as a hate crime and another count of making a terroristic threat, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office said, per The Times of Israel.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Davey Winder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
All votes cast for Supervisor Calvin Jordan before then will not be counted.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
According to the county’s 2024 point-in-time count, Fullerton, a city of about 140,000 residents, had 434 individuals counted who were experiencing homelessness.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
Luis Ramirez, a 23-year-old man from Utah, was charged with one count of making a terroristic threat as a hate crime and another count of making a terroristic threat, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office said, per The Times of Israel.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
But not all cookies are the same, beyond counting important data.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
All votes cast for Supervisor Calvin Jordan before then will not be counted.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for count
Noun
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The superstar’s debut solo full-length Alter Ego becomes a quick bestseller in America, earning Lisa a coveted placement on a number of Billboard tallies.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Maryland, New York state and Vermont were added to the CDC's tally of measles cases this week.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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They were charged in a 39-count indictment that included conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The indictment and arrest of the Colombian crew is just the latest success American officials have celebrated in their efforts to stop narco-submarine trafficking.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rekha Sharma-Crawford, a partner at Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law who represents several individuals who were detained, told The Star that her team should have a disposition on the last person in custody soon.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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The male also told the dispatcher that the woman was not breathing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2025
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But acquiring a younger, cheaper option at quarterback won’t matter if the Seahawks can’t give him that same level of support, starting with the offensive line.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Can tariffs pay for a budget deficit when Social Security, Medicare and the interest payments on our debt are what really matter and there’s $36 trillion of national debt to be made up by them?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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In my experience, businesses that embrace tax planning as a core financial strategy often experience stronger cash flow, enabling them to capitalize on opportunities without relying on high-interest financing.—
Gary Galstyan,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Among the programs that relies on license sales and taxes is the Bureau of Natural Resources, which is charged with managing the state’s natural resources through various programs including wildlife management, research and public education.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If the Dodgers are in town, consider catching a ball game.—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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For personalized advice and to ensure your tax strategy aligns with current laws and your financial goals, consider consulting a tax professional.—
Rodney M. Loesch,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Special mention also to the electronic score by Johnson’s regular composer — his brother Matt, A.K.A. The The — whose electronic score sets the mood.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Senior shooting guard Yame Butler dropped in a layup to cap a 31-17 comeback for Drexel (18-15) that narrowed the score to 77-76 with 1:54 to go.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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Weinstein is currently awaiting retrial on rape charges in Manhattan after the state’s Court of Appeals overturned his initial conviction last year.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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He was arraigned on the felony charges in Lawrence District Court on Dec. 20, 2024.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Count.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/count. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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