1
as in lists
to make a list of
itemized the expenses for the business trip
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2
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
Verb
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Those are the only three safeties who Jeremiah lists among his top 50 prospects.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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The document lists dozens of other assets without stating the value, mostly focused, judging by the names, in artificial intelligence and crypto, among other sectors.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the song, Lewis recites a 2015 speech from former President Barack Obama.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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On paper, a song that recites hypothetical Spotify playlist titles ought to be a sharp conceptual move.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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The indictment details evidence obtained from the vehicle allegedly used by Balat and Kayumi, US citizens from Pennsylvania, including a handwritten notebook and approximately three days of dashcam video and audio recordings.—
Alex Stambaugh,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The reporting also details the same for major laptop makers, which appear easier to repair than smartphones.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The state's defense argued that the law outlines the restrictions explicitly and that the state, in its mission of advancing children's education, has legitimate reason to ensure public school materials are appropriate.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This report outlines the plant’s design, location, and safety systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Itemizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itemizes. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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