1
as in to list
to specify one after another
I proceeded to enumerate the reasons why I would be justified in filing a lawsuit for negligence
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to count
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in to itemize
to make a list of
let's enumerate the top ten reasons why Top Ten lists have gotten out of hand
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enumerate
Harvard’s lawyers devote an entire section of the university’s lawsuit to enumerating the real-world impacts of the sudden halt of federal funding.
—
Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
While there are far too many exemplary Southern natives to enumerate in one article, here are some of our absolute favorites that set the stage for the season.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
None of the statutory requirements enumerated above can be effectuated if the agency has been shuttered.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
By enumerating the many merciless changes in our government since January, the Rev. Michael Pleger is not making a political pitch.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enumerate
Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
While there are far too many exemplary Southern natives to enumerate in one article, here are some of our absolute favorites that set the stage for the season.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
None of the statutory requirements enumerated above can be effectuated if the agency has been shuttered.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
By enumerating the many merciless changes in our government since January, the Rev. Michael Pleger is not making a political pitch.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enumerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumerate
Verb
-
Six years later, only a handful of Chinese firms, including Huatai Securities Co., have listed in London, raising a total $6.6 billion, and trading has been muted.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
-
The woman was listed in stable condition at an area hospital, according to police.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
19 June 2025
Verb
-
Ballots that had that candidate ranked at the top will then have their votes counted toward their next preferred candidate.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 June 2025
-
With more than 81% of ballots counted, unofficial returns from the city Board of Elections showed Mamdani holding a roughly 8% lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has generally polled as the primary’s front-runner.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
Verb
-
The letter also itemized rural hospitals at risk in Alaska, Kentucky, West Virginia, Alabama and Tennessee.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
12 June 2025
-
Garrett Watson, the director of policy analysis at the Tax Foundation, told ABC News that the majority of taxpayers do not itemize when the file their taxes.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
21 May 2025
Verb
-
Unlike most stand-up concerts, this won’t be Sandler simply reciting jokes into a microphone.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2025
-
At an early age, Michael showed signs of high intellectual promise (in his youth Michael was able to recite Nicolas Nickleby and David Copperfield by memory), but at age fifteen began to show signs of schizophrenia and at age sixteen was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
-
In summer 2001, he was told to quickly pack his bags as the sheriff was coming to evict them.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
-
That’s how successful telling stories about Jews is.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 June 2025
Verb
-
The findings of the investigation were outlined in a report released Friday that detailed the events that led to Connecticut State Police Trooper Joseph Godbout firing one round in the chest of Ruben Muller, who was 41 at the time of the incident on Dec. 30, 2023.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
-
Follow proper procedures: Adhere to all steps and timelines detailed by the health plan.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
-
Now that’s been done, and Garcia has been announced and unveiled at the Joan Gamper CT, the veteran’s days between the sticks as Hansi Flick’s number one are believed to be numbered.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
-
Olli Jokinen’s jersey made an appearance, his name and number a nod to earlier, scrappier days.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
Verb
-
The complete national security agreement hasn’t been published publicly, although aspects of it have been outlined in statements and securities filings made by the companies, U.S. Steel said Wednesday.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
-
When advocating for moral decisions—such as cutting ties with a supplier accused of labor violations—leaders should clearly outline the associated financial and operational consequences.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enumerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share