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as in reciting
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 counting
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 listing
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 Synonyms for enumerating
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Google is famous for dodging questions by reciting platitudes on its calls.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Fox News Digital later interviewed SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya about Slusser's claims, playing a video clip of Slusser reciting those allegations at Mountain West media days July 15.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Not counting preventive care and three covered primary care doctor visits, that spending target must be met before a policy’s other coverage kicks in.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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In all, Heat players previously have made 14 appearances in the 3-point contest, when counting the two appearances apiece by Jon Sunvold, Glen Rice, Daequan Cook, Jones and Herro, and single appearances by Kapono, Mario Chalmers, Duncan Robinson and current Heat assistant coach Wayne Ellington.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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On its job listing platform, Binance is still hiring for over a dozen compliance roles.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Turning a spare room or second property into an Airbnb may sound like easy money, but many first-time hosts in cities like Louisville quickly learn that there is more to it than setting a rate and listing some photos.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Securing two triage rooms to complete the exam as a way to ensure privacy in the busy emergency department, Dana, with help from Emma, begins the evidence collection while carefully outlining the process to Ilana.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Broward Sheriff’s Office, like other law-enforcement agencies, has stringent rules on when its deputies can chase a vehicle, , outlining situations that allow for it, according to the agency’s policy.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Morgan is passionate about telling stories that matter and bringing attention to underserved communities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what allergists and immunologists are telling their own patients to use at home.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Barrett said both the FBI and Clerk of Courts Che' Alexander were filming the process of inventorying the boxes for chain-of-custody purposes.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The brief hearing should include testimony from an Altoona police officer about the department’s procedures for securing, safeguarding and inventorying the personal property of a person arrested in a public place, the judge said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The flattering design is trimmed with lace detailing and features a tiny, delicate flower at the V-neckline for a romantic touch.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Arizona sheriff investigating the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother, Nancy, is detailing how authorities were able to clear the Guthrie family as suspects in the ongoing kidnapping case.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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Most taxpayers can choose between taking the standard deduction or itemizing eligible expenses, depending on which option provides the greater benefit.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The standard deduction also increased again for every filing status, continuing the post‑TCJA trend that makes itemizing less common.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Enumerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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