enumerating

Definition of enumeratingnext
present participle of enumerate
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2
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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3
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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Verb
  • The project has gained attention far beyond the synagogue’s walls, and elicited a range of mourning practices that go beyond reciting the traditional prayer.
    Stewart Ain, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Newman often seems to be reciting his lyrics, even incanting them, reverent and repetitive.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The instructors at the Atomic Ballroom, based in Costa Mesa, led the dance record effort, giving a step-by-step instruction to those who showed up, the Guinness World Record adjudicator counting the crowd.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Since 2022, the teams have split 28 games, counting the playoffs.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Simply listing the products on a government training course, even if no money has changed hands, also raises ethical concerns, Holman said.
    Huo Jingnan, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Rather than influencing affairs through pressure tactics, Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management intends to lead a structural recapitalization, buying more shares, putting allies on the board, and re-listing the company in New York while existing management operates the company.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In March 2023, Renewcell partnered with the CTA — signing a letter of intent outlining an upcoming offtake agreement between the parties.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The Wu administration issued an internal memo last month outlining the city’s decision to freeze some spending and delay hiring amid a budget crunch.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story for the first time in a generation.
    Anna Alejo, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • But the sharper books are telling a slightly different story.
    Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In the United States, federal guidance now emphasizes the importance of inventorying cloud dependencies and reducing reliance on a single provider.
    Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
  • In the run up to the court’s decision, the Club explained how these tariffs directly affect pricing, margin and inventorying strategies for each company.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In 2002 the Editorial Board of this newspaper began publishing allegations detailing kickbacks by the DA’s staff, cronyism, and political prosecutions.
    John O’Hara, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Revolution Medicines, a clinical oncology company, released a press release detailing the results of a clinical trial for a new medication on Monday, April 13.
    Eva Flowe April 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The standard deduction is a blanket deduction that all taxpayers can take without itemizing.
    Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
  • 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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“Enumerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerating. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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