COUNTS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

counts 1 of 2

noun

plural of count

as in tallies

a total number obtained or recorded by noting each thing as it was being added my count for the number of bird species and subspecies that visited the sanctuary that weekend was 43

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as in indictments

a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person she's been charged with two counts of larceny

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counts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of count

as in tells

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 matters

to be of importance punctuality and a neat appearance count during a job interview

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as in relies

to place reliance or trust I'm counting on you to show up tomorrow to help me move

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as in considers

to think of in a particular way I'm not sure I'd count that as a serious effort

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Recent Examples of counts

Noun

Former Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill on Tuesday was found liable for two counts of battery by a Miami jury, but not liable for eight other claims made by his wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, according to ESPN. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles County will conduct future homeless counts and apply for federal grants on behalf of the region’s homeless services providers, taking over two functions from the beleaguered Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Capone, in a green suit, reportedly smiled, perhaps not yet realizing those counts carried a maximum sentence of 17 years. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026 Liam Smith, Michael Brogno, Kaden Howe, Connor Hurleigh, Seth Beardsley, Kyle Ridpath, Daniel Price and Charles Wiseman waived their preliminary hearings on misdemeanor counts of possession and paraphernalia. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Louis refused to be interviewed by deputies, who booked him into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on two felony counts of child neglect. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases found both men guilty on multiple counts of embezzlement and money laundering. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Edge faces three counts of first-degree murder, among other charges, after he was accused of piloting a motorboat up to a waterfront bar in Southport in September 2025 and opening fire on patrons. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026 Bennett was arrested Friday with the assistance of the GBI and FBI’s Buffalo Field Office and faces two counts of terroristic threats, the Butts County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

Speakers include South Korean creator Kimpro, who counts more than 130 million subscribers and a career total of 154 billion views. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 One of the questions running through the exhibition is what counts as a poster. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The short will debut on Doja Cat’s YouTube, a channel that counts north of 14 million subscribers. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 The work raises new questions about soil, carbon, and even what counts as an individual organism. — Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 While international observers initially blamed Moscow for the blasts, investigators later found suggestions that Ukrainian state security agencies may have been involved — even though Ukraine counts Germany as one of its closest allies. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The domestic launch counts 500 PLF screens including Dolby, 4D and D-Box. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 This is the amount that counts toward your intake, rather than the total weight of the magnesium compound. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026 Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Shares of TSMC TSMC, which counts Nvidia and Apple among its customers, has been a major beneficiary of surging demand for advanced AI chips. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counts

Noun

Follow the latest numbers, including data breakdowns by party and tallies in states with competitive Senate battlegrounds.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
The data firm’s proprietary MIV figure tallies the impact of relevant media placements on online, social and print, inclusive of paid, owned and earned mediums.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of tallies

Noun

Pulido faces charges in two separate federal indictments filed in Miami in 2019 and 2021, involving a total of 13 money-laundering counts, each carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Both indictments, which were filed last month, were unsealed Wednesday with significant redactions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

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Based on Aira Bonfim’s in-depth research, the short film tells the story of Dona Carlota Rezende, the coach of the pioneering female football team Primavera Atlético Clube, in the 1940s.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Tasca tells Robb Report that the original developmental vines were obtained through a nursery that sold them only for trial purposes, but then the experiment became part of a larger initiative.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

Verb

Is there any point at which Baier considers whether someone like Hemingway should continue to be on air?

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
That's because while the IRS generally considers a return filed on the day it is postmarked, most states require mail-in ballots to arrive by Election Day, regardless of when they were mailed or postmarked.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of considers

Noun

Students from hundreds of schools and scores of universities joined the protests, backed by their parents, teachers, and trade unions.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The simple-seeming request turned into an arduous task that would require scores of emails, multiple phone calls with Epic employees, a flight to Las Vegas, and a software update.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of scores

Noun

The charges include organized theft and criminal association, said Marseille prosecutor Nicolas Bessone.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Eady-Williams sentenced Pham and Salerno to life in prison without possibility of parole for the murder charges.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026