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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 enumerating
At one point, Lennon was musing about his belief in reincarnation, and enumerating some of his past lives and identities, when Ono made a blunt analogy.
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumerating
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The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The finished product appeared to show Kerr reciting the song nearly word for word over the course of the season.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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If counting sales controlled by its affiliate companies, that number rose to 66%.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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And that’s not even counting all of the fabulous foodie fun taking place on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, where chefs, rockers, sports figures and other celebs deliver cooking demonstrations and more.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Combined, the public listing premium and the S&P 500 inclusion subsidy—both of which require being a disclosing public company to access—total $290 to $390 billion for ExxonMobil.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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After seeing a Facebook listing for a free local bereavement support group last winter, Brand signed up for four sessions.—
Collaborative Colorado,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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This month, the White House released the 2025 United States Counterterrorism Strategy document, outlining its priorities and approach to protecting the homeland.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Officials showed a video outlining environmental protection measures for the highway, including environmental monitoring of a 50‑kilometer-wide (31-mile-wide) strip on each side of the road along its entire length.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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In one telling incident, a group of indigenous women was shot at while traveling by canoe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Following the Vlast report, D’Uva has sought to distance itself from the controversy, telling the press that any directives to remove Machine were issued by a specialist who was not authorized to make such decisions.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Historically, the assessor’s office was not so political and was focused on just fairly and accurately inventorying and assessing all property in the county.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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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
Verb
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The sleek, all-white design is made even more eye-catching thanks to the lace detailing.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Dramatic shoulder detailing and fitted long sleeves added architectural flair to the unique fashion ensemble.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The standard deduction is a blanket deduction that all taxpayers can take without itemizing.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 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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“Enumerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerating. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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