1
as in listing
to make a list of
itemized the expenses for the business trip
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2
as in reciting
to specify one after another
itemized the potential problems if a wind farm is built there
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Recent Examples of itemizing
The standard deduction is a blanket deduction that all taxpayers can take without itemizing.
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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
The standard deduction also increased again for every filing status, continuing the post‑TCJA trend that makes itemizing less common.
—Emma Waldman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Once those reforms took effect, the share of taxpayers who were itemizing fell below 10%.
—Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
The deduction, often called the SALT deduction, allows taxpayers to deduct certain state and local taxes from their federal taxable income by itemizing their deductions.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
These choices can be meaningful for households that carry high incomes or for those who are already close to itemizing.
—Jennifer Horton, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2025
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
The standard deduction also increased again for every filing status, continuing the post‑TCJA trend that makes itemizing less common.
—Emma Waldman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Once those reforms took effect, the share of taxpayers who were itemizing fell below 10%.
—Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
The deduction, often called the SALT deduction, allows taxpayers to deduct certain state and local taxes from their federal taxable income by itemizing their deductions.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
These choices can be meaningful for households that carry high incomes or for those who are already close to itemizing.
—Jennifer Horton, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itemizing
Verb
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Chef Michael Riemenschneider, who opened three restaurants in Istanbul, will advise Beren on changes with a Michelin Guide listing as the goal, Unlu said.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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According to court records viewed by Fox News Digital, the country star filed the paperwork on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, listing the date of separation as May 9.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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First, Dad’s damp basement office, then, the sound of Dad’s voice reciting the opening and closing stanzas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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While the silhouette is simple and versatile, the subtle line detailing gives it a slightly more elevated feel than a standard tank, and the lightweight fabric is especially ideal for hot, humid days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
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However, following a series of Miami Herald articles detailing flaws in the investigation, including police not following up with key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reexamined the case and charged Pino with felony vessel homicide in October 2024.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Thomas Tuchel, head coach of the England men’s national team, stands before his players in a meeting room in the spring of 2025, outlining the goal for the country’s 2026 World Cup campaign.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The policy says students within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools retain First Amendment rights while also outlining circumstances the school can restrict speech deemed disruptive.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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“Itemizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itemizing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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