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counts on

VERB

depend on; rely

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for bank on bargain for believe believe in bet bottom dollar bet on expect from heed lean on pin faith on place confidence in plan on reckon on rest on score stake on swear by tab take as gospel truth take for granted take on trust trust

Antonyms

WEAK

disbelieve distrust not expect

VERB

rely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bank on believe believe in bet on depend on lean on trust

WEAK

aim for bargain for count upon expect from heed plan on reckon on rest on score stake on swear by tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve distrust

WEAK

doubt mistrust not expect

Example Sentences

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“Germany shouldn’t cast doubt over the fact that it counts on the American nuclear umbrella,” Norbert Röttgen, a conservative lawmaker and former German minister, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The vote counts on these pages update periodically as results are reported by the Associated Press and county registrars.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Luppichini counts on the technical skills of ordinary people in Gaza who have made themselves available to create solutions to counteract the effects of the blackouts.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

Another judge later reinstated the two counts on which Bologna was tried.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

I got to forward their mail, check their expense accounts, and do word counts on their manuscripts.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls