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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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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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
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Austin Reaves, who also missed Monday’s game, is listed as questionable, while LeBron James, Maxi Kleber, Adou Thiero, and Gabe Vincent remain out.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2004, Mary Cheney worked on her father's reelection campaign, according to a bio on Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy website, which listed her as an advisory board member.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Writing for the 4-3 majority of the court, Justice Shawn Womack overturned a decision by 16th Judicial Circuit Judge Holly Meyer requiring the Cleburne County Clerk to count the signatures on the petition and certify the measure, which had initially been pushed for the 2024 election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Follower counts across multiple platforms for his non-government account, @GavinNewsom, ballooned -- growing to more than 11 million followers collectively.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
2 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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Two major changes for those who itemize deductions start in 2026.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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The bride and groom recited their vows and exchanged candy rings, and then there was lots of dancing and celebrating.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Three people familiar with the situation told Semafor that Hurley reached out to an email address the reporter believed belonged to the former mayor of New York.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Expectations further rose over the course of the president’s trip to Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, with the hopes that the deal would produce more than just a low-key touchpoint between the two world leaders.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tricia Mpisi, a South African influencer who attended an early screening of Wicked in 2024, detailed how Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande rescued her from an unfortunate incident in which a glass of champagne spilled all over her.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Earlier in the clip, Van Ness detailed his decision to begin using a GLP-1 medication.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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While Spanish chroniclers numbered the population around the time of European contact to have been 1 million, anthropologists have disputed this, arguing instead for the population to have been 6–12 million.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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It's sold in handcrafted and numbered ceramic bottles shaped like a copper brewing kettle.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The team has developed their methodology using SA Pathways and Protocols, while also building on protocols outlined by the Nuclear Truth Project, which fosters collaboration between First Nations peoples affected by testing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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This past summer, the filmmakers embarked on a cross-country tour, meeting with executives at major theater chains to screen the film and outline their marketing and self-distribution strategy.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Enumerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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