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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of enumerate
The reports, which the orchestra’s lawyers added as separate exhibits to motions to dismiss the two lawsuits, enumerate multiple allegations of misconduct against both men, inside and outside the orchestra: the 11 faced by Wang and three claims of misconduct against Muckey, including Kizer’s.
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Sammy Sussman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
The death totals are enumerated by war, from the American Revolution to Vietnam.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian defense and intelligence government leaders and experts shared concrete data with our mission, enumerating the alarmingly global — not European — nature of this conflict.
—Laura Thornton, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Sheinbaum countered by enumerating her achievements, including her management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Sammy Sussman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
The death totals are enumerated by war, from the American Revolution to Vietnam.
—Jack Schnedler, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian defense and intelligence government leaders and experts shared concrete data with our mission, enumerating the alarmingly global — not European — nature of this conflict.
—Laura Thornton, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Sheinbaum countered by enumerating her achievements, including her management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumerate
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The runners will be listed by post position with trainer, jockey, and morning line provided.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Albert Ellis, the attorney listed for Reina in the civil case, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Muller’s goal that did count, incidentally, was featured on the front page of the New York Times the day after the game.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Washington counts Qatar as a strong Gulf ally.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The deduction is available to taxpayers who itemize and those who claim the standard deduction.—
KELLY PHILLIPS ERB,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The special deduction can save tax dollars for those who itemize their deductions or claim the standard deduction, as most people do these days.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Line of the week is Benito reciting a snippet of Pablo Neruda in Spanish.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most executives can recite their gross margin, customer acquisition cost and debt-to-equity ratio without glancing at a dashboard.—
Heather Yerrid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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An allied assertion is that if AI generates foul code, tell the AI to get its act together and fix the darned stuff.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Carlson asked the state’s environmental agency about the protocol for discontinuing treatment and was told to keep the state posted.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Washington Post, the New York Times, National Public Radio, and others have failed to detail its activities fully.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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We were first treated to a tour of the resort, which detailed its history, décor details, and showcased the shopping, leisure activities, and culinary options.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The island is home to the Shompen, an indigenous people numbering between 200 and 400, who shun contact with outsiders and are among the last hunters, gatherers, and cultivators.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The first wave will number five thousand kits, shipped free to applicants in high-need zip codes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This is the new reality of how CX work can get done if businesses follow the four phases outlined above.—
Munil Shah,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Budd, a Democrat representing House District 103 in south Mecklenburg County, outlined a four-part plan during a news conference Monday that would devote more resources toward law enforcement, courts and state health care infrastructure.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Enumerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerate. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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