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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
Verb
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Tutivillus, who totted up all the mistakes clergymen made when singing hymns or reciting psalms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025 -
During the second act of opening night, Hopkins began reciting Iago's lines instead of his role, to the horror of the cast and crew.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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And finally, Rick, Democrats are counting on California to approve new congressional maps on Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Read on for the best advent calendars for counting down the holidays.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The days of listing high and getting multiple offers in a weekend have slowed down.—
Cecelia Cawthon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Various extra items are also included with each pack, such as a tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, radio, flashlight, ID card, socks, lockbox, hygiene kit, water bottle, and an informational brochure listing 15 local partnering services.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
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The 22-page document outlining the allegations and charges against Judge Bronwyn Miller, a former prosecutor and current judge on Miami’s 3rd District Court of Appeal, was filed Thursday evening with the Florida Supreme Court.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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As the industry geared up to gather in Venice, the Senate Committee passed a draft law outlining a voluntary certification system for brands’ pipeline across all tiers of subcontracting, aimed at ensuring legality and traceability throughout, as reported.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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As previously announced, The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event will star Paul Mescal as McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Starr, Joseph Quinn as Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as Lennon, with each film telling the story of a different member of the band.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters have finished inventorying homes and buildings in Rico and are now focused on building a contingency line to protect the town in the unlikely event the fire burns over Anchor Mountain.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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The black gown was crafted with a structured corset bodice, draped detailing over one shoulder and a thigh-high slit.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Every bottle is accompanied by a letter detailing the whiskey’s intricate production and aging journey, offering authenticity and exclusivity to its owner.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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As noted by Tax Notes, millions of sports gamblers are not aware that this deduction only applies to those who are itemizing their deductions, leading to significant tax non-compliance.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Enumerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerating. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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