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

Boswell was found guilty on all counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and improper disposal of human remains in October 2020, and was sentenced to life imprisonment in July 2021. — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 Holmes in 2022 was convicted of three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for deceiving investors. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Amid skyrocketing measles cases, historic death counts, and dropping vaccination rates, public health messaging on the virus often emphasizes its potential harms. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026 He was charged with one count of disclosing private images and two counts of felony secret peeping. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The man, who was charged Tuesday, faces two counts of second-degree murder in connection to the incident on Saturday. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 21 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 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

Verb

As someone who works in a creative field, Pam counts several artists and designers as dear friends. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Given how much of the experience of a foldable is reliant on the cover screen, that counts for a lot. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 The wider festival program counts 71 films from 38 countries selected from a pool of 1,802 submissions representing 72 countries, with a further eight films screening out of competition. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 The brand currently counts around 650 multibrand retail stores across Europe, Africa and Asia. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 While the virus has remained relatively contained by the DRC’s borders, case counts in neighboring Kenya and Uganda are also climbing (albeit more slowly). — Ananya Rupanagunta, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 California weighs factors like time spent in the state and business ties when deciding who counts as a resident. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Passengers continue to book, United said, with passenger counts up more than 2% from last year. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 The work raises new questions about soil, carbon, and even what counts as an individual organism. — Quanta Magazine, 15 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

For decades, Florida lawmakers have demanded investigations, indictments and imprisonment for the Cuban leadership involved.

— Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported Paxton attended a 2024 New Year’s Eve party in Dubai alongside two men facing federal healthcare fraud indictments, drawing fresh scrutiny days before early voting.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of indictments

Verb

The next census count is still a few years away, but what our leaders decide now matters a great deal.

— Julie Morita, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
What drives genuine enjoyment, loyalty, and performance are feeling that your work matters and feeling respected, supported, and connected to the people around you.

— Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of matters

Verb

To get those shows to viewers abroad, Netflix now relies on 122 localization partners globally, 119 of them dubbing studios.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Although American financial support has collapsed, Ukraine still relies heavily on US intelligence and technology.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of relies

Noun

The Russian attack on Kyiv included three ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions -- bombs that open in the air and release scores of smaller bomblets, Zelenskyy said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Gritsyuk and Hischier each scored their fifth goal of the season, with Jesper Bratt assisting on both scores.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of scores

Noun

Jonathan Miller faces several charges in connection with the incident that started with suicidal threats on social media and later included an interview with a local news station.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
An attorney representing him on the state charges did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026