1
as in to list
to specify one after another
I proceeded to enumerate the reasons why I would be justified in filing a lawsuit for negligence
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2
as in to count
to find the sum of (a collection of things) by noting each one as it is being added
there were more birds hovering about the bird feeder than I could possibly enumerate
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3
as in to itemize
to make a list of
let's enumerate the top ten reasons why Top Ten lists have gotten out of hand
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Recent Examples of enumerate
The reports, which the orchestra’s lawyers added as separate exhibits to motions to dismiss the two lawsuits, enumerate multiple allegations of misconduct against both men, inside and outside the orchestra: the 11 faced by Wang and three claims of misconduct against Muckey, including Kizer’s.
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Sammy Sussman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
The death totals are enumerated by war, from the American Revolution to Vietnam.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian defense and intelligence government leaders and experts shared concrete data with our mission, enumerating the alarmingly global — not European — nature of this conflict.
—Laura Thornton, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Sheinbaum countered by enumerating her achievements, including her management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Sammy Sussman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
The death totals are enumerated by war, from the American Revolution to Vietnam.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian defense and intelligence government leaders and experts shared concrete data with our mission, enumerating the alarmingly global — not European — nature of this conflict.
—Laura Thornton, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Sheinbaum countered by enumerating her achievements, including her management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumerate
Verb
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Loewen’s case is not listed in El Dorado Superior Court.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The Eagles have officially listed Johnson as questionable to return with an ankle injury.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Barton will have to wait another month to receive his sentence for the six guilty counts the jury returned on charges of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety to football broadcasters Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, and TV and radio host Jeremy Vine.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the interview, Hujar doesn’t merely itemize this whirl of activity but gives it dramatic urgency, psychological weight, and social scope by delving into the personal connections and backstories—the fundamentals of career, friendship, pleasure, and money—that underlie the day’s events.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most taxpayers don’t claim the SALT deduction because it’s restricted to those who itemize tax breaks.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The cast largely helps to keep things grounded, rebutting the histrionics by treating each claim with legitimacy or reciting each gauche line with apt conviction.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tutivillus, who totted up all the mistakes clergymen made when singing hymns or reciting psalms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The dress had lace detailing and black feathers.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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His award came with a glass plaque detailing the honor and a $1,000 cash prize.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jungle Island’s days may be numbered.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Incident types are numbered 1-5 — a type 1 incident is a large, complex wildfire affecting people and critical infrastructure, a type 5 incident is a small wildfire with few personnel involved.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But so far, only about a dozen Article 6 trades — named after the section of the Paris Agreement outlining the plan a decade ago — have been executed.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Now, Berkley has written a new book - Fair Doses - that tells the inside story of the effort and outlines a vision for how the globe might do better next time.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Enumerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerate. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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