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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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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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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
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.
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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
None of the statutory requirements enumerated above can be effectuated if the agency has been shuttered.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
By enumerating the many merciless changes in our government since January, the Rev. Michael Pleger is not making a political pitch.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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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
None of the statutory requirements enumerated above can be effectuated if the agency has been shuttered.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
By enumerating the many merciless changes in our government since January, the Rev. Michael Pleger is not making a political pitch.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumerate
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Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Those counts were previously listed as criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder but were amended after her death.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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However, police later clarified that there were eight victims total since some were counted twice.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Senate Republicans argue that because the bill extends current tax law, those cuts shouldn't be counted.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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For taxpayers who itemize deductions, the BBB has charitable contributions reduced by 0.5% of the taxpayer’s contribution base.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Other than under the Covid-19 relief bill, taxpayers generally have had to itemize deductions in order to get a break for charitable giving.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
3 July 2025
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Unlike most stand-up concerts, this won’t be Sandler simply reciting jokes into a microphone.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2025
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At an early age, Michael showed signs of high intellectual promise (in his youth Michael was able to recite Nicolas Nickleby and David Copperfield by memory), but at age fifteen began to show signs of schizophrenia and at age sixteen was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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The Dolphins were taking Fitzpatrick, Grier told owner Steve Ross, then head coach Adam Gase and team czar Mike Tannenbaum.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The findings of the investigation were outlined in a report released Friday that detailed the events that led to Connecticut State Police Trooper Joseph Godbout firing one round in the chest of Ruben Muller, who was 41 at the time of the incident on Dec. 30, 2023.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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However, the alert did not detail the nature of the violence, and no one was arrested on violent charges.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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Rising American tennis star Taylor Fritz, currently number five in the world, is set to face 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina later on Friday for a place in the Wimbledon fourth round.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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The play slip looks a bit like a scantron sheet with five play areas (A–E) with boxes numbered 1–52 in the white play area and 1–10 in the shaded play area, according to the Tennessee Lottery.—
Allison Kiehl,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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When advocating for moral decisions—such as cutting ties with a supplier accused of labor violations—leaders should clearly outline the associated financial and operational consequences.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The complete national security agreement hasn’t been published publicly, although aspects of it have been outlined in statements and securities filings made by the companies, U.S. Steel said Wednesday.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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“Enumerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerate. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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