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as in to list
to make a list of
numerate the dish's ingredients for me
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as in to recite
to specify one after another
I don't have the time to numerate all the reasons, so I'll offer just a few
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Recent Examples of numerate
Meanwhile, California’s Democratic officials recently approved new math standards that would end advanced math in elementary and middle school and Oregon’s have abolished the requirement that high school graduates be literate and numerate.
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Frederick M. Hess and Michael McShane,
TIME,
10 Apr. 2024
Frederick M. Hess and Michael McShane,
TIME,
10 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerate
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The Victorian-style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and this side of the resort directly fronting Cape Cod Bay is known collectively as The Mansion.
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Arraez was the only Giants player listed among the top five candidates at a position, or top 10 for outfield, on the update.
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Watching the hearing via Zoom from a prison holding room, Powell wiped his eyes and sighed heavily as Cribbs once again recited the facts of the case before Judge Rachelle Carnesale, explaining when Walton was fatally shot.
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The kids could still probably recite the whole of The Gruffalo.
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Those that wait will inherit a shadow estate nobody can inventory, let alone migrate.
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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.
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The book details what activism, solidarity, and an unwavering commitment to freedom looks like.
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In campaign stump speeches, Hilton promised to use the savings to lower healthcare costs for other Californians without detailing how.
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“Numerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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