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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
Presumably, when the Great Canadian campaign begins, there will be no shortage of soldiers to fight it, or of apologists ready to enumerate the horrors of Canadian life that must be erased, poutine aside.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Later, Chakraborty enumerates the many forces that act on her, like her grief at being unable to get to India in time for her own mother’s cremation.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Harvard’s lawyers devote an entire section of the university’s lawsuit to enumerating the real-world impacts of the sudden halt of federal funding.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
While there are far too many exemplary Southern natives to enumerate in one article, here are some of our absolute favorites that set the stage for the season.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Later, Chakraborty enumerates the many forces that act on her, like her grief at being unable to get to India in time for her own mother’s cremation.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Harvard’s lawyers devote an entire section of the university’s lawsuit to enumerating the real-world impacts of the sudden halt of federal funding.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
While there are far too many exemplary Southern natives to enumerate in one article, here are some of our absolute favorites that set the stage for the season.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumerate
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Evangeline Delgado, who is listed as the selling agent on the Zillow property listing, did not respond to a voicemail left on the phone number for her on the web page or to a contact form filled out by a reporter.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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The platform works with property owners to automate everything from listing properties and managing viewings to vetting tenants and coordinating maintenance, right down to scheduling a handyman or janitor.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Not only that, but fans are counting down to the show's 60th anniversary in November, a celebration that should no doubt pay tribute to the series' most enduring star.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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Zinn’s goal is to dismantle the idea that any of us should count our voices out, and highlight the best of American dissent.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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The change will only significantly impact those who gamble larger amounts and who take the extra steps to itemize and deduct their losses.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Some deductions are only available to taxpayers who itemize.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Greg Iacurci,Jessica Dickler,Annie Nova,Ana Teresa Solá,Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
3 July 2025
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As the sound of dozens of girls reciting Quranic verses echoes down the hallways, golden-lettered Qurans and religious texts are stacked up on classroom floors.—
Mark Baron,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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In a TikTok posted on Tuesday, the rapper recites the Euphoria star's controversial ad script word for word, but instead of matching Sweeney’s sensual tone from the original ad, Doja says the lines in an exaggerated backwoods accent.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Popular jewelry designer Kendra Scott plans to marry Zac Brown, Scott told People.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The city has been told the Water and Wastewater Authority should have their standard operational system active at that time, Bell said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) detailed two 2024 cases of a B. procyonis infection found in two unrelated children — a 14-year-old boy and a 15-month-old boy — in its latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published on Thursday, July 31.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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In the episode aired on Thursday, Harris, who has since left office, detailed her decision to not run for governor of her native California.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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In a video posted Friday on X, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick doubled down on his intimation that the Texas Lottery's days might be numbered, coming less than two weeks after the Texas House recommended reducing its budget to zero.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 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,
28 July 2025
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Yes, but before that, the grooming process, as outlined at the trial, was a socialization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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France and Saudi Arabia together issued a declaration backed by the Arab League and its members such as Egypt and Qatar, outlining steps toward implementing a two-state solution.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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“Enumerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerate. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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