enumerates

present tense third-person singular of enumerate
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as in tells
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 itemizes
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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Verb
  • Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • The filing outlines various risks, including dependence on third-party manufacturers, potential delays in clinical trials, and the need for additional financing.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The report also highlights Zura Bio's reliance on licensing agreements with Pfizer and Lilly for key intellectual property and outlines potential risks related to these agreements.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Enumerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerates. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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