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count on

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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Growing ties between Russia and China are fueling Moscow’s ambitions, it said, adding that Russia can count on China as an ally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

LA28 organizers probably didn’t count on such words accompanying their first big ticket rollout ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But people who skip paying taxes shouldn’t count on an understaffed IRS to help them avoid detection.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

It might seem obvious that, by having as many barriers as possible in the cancellation process, companies can count on some customers giving up and keeping their subscription.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It was the one thing he could count on.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste