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as in lists
to make a list of
itemized the expenses for the business trip
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as in recites
to specify one after another
itemized the potential problems if a wind farm is built there
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Recent Examples of itemizes
About 20% of the Constitution itemizes things that the federal and state governments may not do.
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Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
If one spouse itemizes deductions, the other must also itemize.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Both deductions can be used whether the taxpayer itemizes or takes the standard deduction, which in 2025 is $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The break can be claimed whether or not someone itemizes deductions, and is phased out starting at $150,000 for single taxpayers and $300,000 for joint filers.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
If one spouse itemizes deductions, the other must also itemize.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Both deductions can be used whether the taxpayer itemizes or takes the standard deduction, which in 2025 is $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The break can be claimed whether or not someone itemizes deductions, and is phased out starting at $150,000 for single taxpayers and $300,000 for joint filers.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itemizes
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Sol's portfolio also lists a range of skills and hobbies, including singing, yoga and painting.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Data from CarGurus, a website that lists vehicles for sale by dealers, show that two of the three types of 2025 CR-V hybrids list for at least 90% of their original MSRP, and all three trims of the 2024 model year retain 80% of their initial value.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Erivo plays 23 characters and recites approximately 20,000 words of dialogue over the course of two hours.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Written between July and December 1991, the correspondence details the princess’ friendship with the British star.—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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But the government report also details previously undisclosed incidents, including that a detainee escaped in October due to what ICE called the contractor’s oversight failure.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Altair and four other stars form a large vertical diamond that outlines the eagle’s wingspan.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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But American businesses won’t have enough confidence for long-term investments until Venezuela’s leadership outlines a credible path to free and fair elections.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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“Itemizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itemizes. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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