count
verb (used with object)
to check over (the separate units or groups of a collection) one by one to determine the total number; add up; enumerate.
counting
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present participleof count.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Shirin Ali: In your paper, you drill down on the president’s efforts to undermine the midterms into three flashpoints: Before Election Day, during the vote counting and certification process, and when the new Congress convenes.
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Warsh’s refusal to give forward guidance risks being self-defeating: the market-driven restraint he’s counting on eased as the front end rallied,” said Ali Hassan, portfolio manager at Thornburg Investment Management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
To pay these bills, Anthropic is counting on money from the stock market, which is not unlimited.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Fans were left counting more than just his points.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
The party began counting the answering raps aloud and got mixed up.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
