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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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
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Recent Examples of enumerate
The suit enumerates a number of similarities between Woodall's undeveloped script and Moana and Moana 2.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
This contradicts the Constitution’s Article I, which vests enumerated legislative powers solely with Congress.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
There are too many potential highlights to enumerate here, but here are some of the books scheduled to arrive in the next few months that have my bookworm blood pumping.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Students hail from a plethora of countries including Haiti, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Russia, Ukraine and too many to enumerate.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
This contradicts the Constitution’s Article I, which vests enumerated legislative powers solely with Congress.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
There are too many potential highlights to enumerate here, but here are some of the books scheduled to arrive in the next few months that have my bookworm blood pumping.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Students hail from a plethora of countries including Haiti, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Russia, Ukraine and too many to enumerate.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumerate
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Yes Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: Served on Fort Worth City Council since 2023 Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding?—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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This is why Sandy is not listed in the landfall maps!—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The same videos played a pivotal role in the last trial, when a witness counted the drinks Read appeared to drink at both establishments.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The votes are then counted by three scrutineers who affirm what is written on each ballot and then announce it to the conclave, so the cardinals can record the votes themselves.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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CPAs can also walk clients through itemizing deductions or deducting individual expenses and losses one by one from total income.—
Bree Manay,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But few people itemize expenses these days, so most people receive no offsetting tax benefit for the contribution.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Allen Ginsberg pops up here, once while reciting best practices for anal hygiene.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Things go smoothly until Amanda's new operating system begins using her voice to recite ads in her waking life.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump told the brief story behind the biblical holiday centered on Jesus Christ, who, according to Christian tradition, was crucified on a cross and then rose from the dead.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Apr. 2025
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The documents—which the DHS released on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday—detailed a 2021 protective order request in which Sura said her husband struck and scratched her, tore her shirt and left her with bruises.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Gragg details the video of the arson attack, Balmer’s 911 call and an interview with Balmer in warrants obtained by Fox News.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Incident types are numbered 1-5 — a type 1 incident is a large, complex wildfire affecting people and critical infrastructure, a type 5 incident is a small wildfire with few personnel involved.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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A number of unique projects, currently numbering 20 to 25 worldwide, are among the first to pilot the WELL for Residential certification.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Zelensky told journalists on Friday that Ukraine had outlined a list of security guarantees with London this week and will pursue his alternative plan following discussions with Trump in Rome on Saturday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman formally outlined the league’s proposal.—
Meg Linehan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Enumerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerate. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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