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noun

Definition of numbersnext
plural of number
as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value if you believe the president's numbers, we can afford these new programs and still have tax cuts

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numbers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of number
1
as in counts
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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2
as in averages
to have a total of the full-time staff numbers 30 people

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3
as in includes
to have as part of a whole is numbered among the great minds of our times

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Recent Examples of numbers
Verb
Watchlist volume jumps an average of 40 times for Unreleased Gems titles specifically, according to figures Letterboxd has publicly cited, numbers a filmmaker can point to that a skeptical buyer can’t wave away. — Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 The in‑house repair team now numbers 30, supported by a Paris concierge-style service that can handle lighter fixes with a turnaround in days, a service Mothay plans to roll out to other markets, with Tokyo a likely next step. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Level99 has spent roughly four years building a corporate team that now numbers more than 100 people, something unheard of for just a three-location company. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 July 2026 The collection already numbers over 3,000 titles, and donations keep arriving. — Derek James, CBS News, 23 June 2026 For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country. — Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026 The constellation now numbers more than 200 satellites developed in a partnership between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 While his workforce generally numbers 160, for the Mother’s Day crush, which involved shipment of 700,000 plants, another 40 employees were hired. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 Stabbing follows arson attacks Britain’s Jewish community, which numbers about 300,000 people, has faced growing attacks online and in the streets. — Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbers
  1. calculation
  2. counts
  3. averages
  4. includes
  5. math
  6. tells
  7. totals
  8. contains
Noun
  • The reversal underscores how quickly the calculations of Asia’s wealthy can change.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Patriot system tracks the missile, predicts its path and launches within minutes, all while carrying out complex calculations to ensure the interceptor finds its target.
    — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of calculation
Verb
  • This move revives a civil rights debate over discipline in K-12 schools and what counts as discrimination.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • As part of the revamp, Hatchet, which counts Electronic Arts and NASCAR among its clients, will creator analytics including discovery, campaign tracking and ROI measurement.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of counts
Verb
  • Retirement income averages $531,000 and expenses average $772,000.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The 100-year-old system averages nine breaks for every 100 miles of water main, which beats the industry average of about 12 breaks, said Graeme Chaple, distribution division manager for SPRWS.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of averages
Verb
  • Plus, the modular set includes one roomy sofa, one armchair, a large and small ottoman, and an acacia coffee table that can be configured in several layouts to suit your needs.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Judge card Towns purchased includes two Gold Logoman patches worn by the Yankees outfielder during each of the last two seasons to mark his consecutive MVP campaigns in 2024 and 2025.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of includes
Noun
  • That’s as test scores in math and reading tanked after schools ditched textbooks in favor of screens.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • To theoretical computer scientists, the answer lies in the math of algorithms.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of math
Verb
  • Despite Bret’s passionate insistence that his classmate is a serial killer, Croft tells him Robert is a good kid from a good family and sends him back to class.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The limited series tells the story of two sisters who go on the run after an act of vengeance goes wrong.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tells
Verb
  • The house was built in 1984 and the living area totals 2,197 square feet.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The country’s national debt now totals over $40 trillion, with no signs of slowing down.
    — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of totals
Verb
  • Although the book contains a disclaimer saying some facts were changed, Palal argued that names, hotels and other details changed while the central account did not.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Seed butter contains nutrients naturally found in the whole seed, including protein, fiber, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of contains

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“Numbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numbers. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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