numbering

verb

Definition of numberingnext
present participle of number
1
as in counting
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 totalling
to have a total of the full-time staff numbers 30 people

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numbering
  1. including
  2. telling
  3. containing
  4. involving
  5. comprising
  6. encompassing
  7. totaling
  8. carrying
Verb
  • Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price had not released any information about the case beyond the charges themselves as of Friday morning, including any affidavits outlining her office’s justification for seeking each arrest warrant.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Developers have begun seizing on denser zoning near the station, including in Sunnyside, to build apartments.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of including
Verb
  • Known for their viral phone accessories (in particular the Puffer & Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health cases), Urban Sophistication built a cult following by reinterpreting the everyday objects, telling a story behind every design.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This, as a filmmaker telling this particular story, is infinitely more interesting.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of telling
Verb
  • Suicidal ideation has already been added as a possible side effect in the product information for two drugs containing finasteride — Propecia and Proscar.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Only rarely would baked goods or other food items containing washed poppy seeds trigger positive drug tests, doctors who have studied the issue said.
    David Hilzenrath, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of containing
Verb
  • That was 84 fewer deaths than in 2022; nonfatal overdoses involving opioids other than heroin increased last year by 11 percent, from 4,328 to 4,819.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details ongoing litigation with FFS Data Corporation regarding a merchant portfolio acquisition and a contract dispute involving DMINT.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of involving
Verb
  • The National Bank of Poland was the largest buyer in Q2, with gold now comprising 13% of their total reserves.
    Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • How fun the designer seemed to be having when comprising the looks at their respective shows.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of comprising
Verb
  • The hotel restaurant, The Surfing Fox, has an ambiance that’s beachy and laidback, perfectly encompassing Santa Monica's vibe.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The shipbuilding process for a cruise ship typically spans two to three years, encompassing concept development, construction, and outfitting.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of encompassing
Verb
  • The new bus rapid transit route would be one of the most expensive projects in MAG's transportation plan, totaling nearly $973 million.
    Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The area saw some of the heaviest rainfall in the state — totaling 12 to 15 inches, or about four months’ worth of rain in just two days — along with extremely strong winds.
    Chris Boyette, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of totaling
Verb
  • The county has previously sprayed pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus have been found.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The crowd moved slowly because of its size, with some cyclists carrying the Chinese flag and some people sleeping on the ground in a park after arriving in Kaifeng, according to photos and videos shared with NBC News.
    Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of carrying
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numbering

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