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
By enumerating the many merciless changes in our government since January, the Rev. Michael Pleger is not making a political pitch.
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Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The reason for the RSA challenge in J-Magic is likely to prevent other attackers from spraying magic packets all over the Internet to enumerate infected networks and then using the backdoor for their own competing purposes.
—Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2025
And his influence can be seen in so many places, there’s no point in even enumerating it.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
The suit enumerates a number of similarities between Woodall's undeveloped script and Moana and Moana 2.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The reason for the RSA challenge in J-Magic is likely to prevent other attackers from spraying magic packets all over the Internet to enumerate infected networks and then using the backdoor for their own competing purposes.
—Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2025
And his influence can be seen in so many places, there’s no point in even enumerating it.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
The suit enumerates a number of similarities between Woodall's undeveloped script and Moana and Moana 2.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumerate
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Favorite Paint Picks Drew listed Farrow & Ball’s Dimity as his favorite neutral.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Here is the lineup of home and road opponents, listed alphabetically. Steelers’ 2025 opponents The Steelers went 10-7 in the 2024 regular season before being blown out by the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round of the playoffs, extending Pittsburgh’s winless postseason drought to eight years.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Another positive for Liverpool is that Frimpong would also count as a homegrown player for the purpose of Premier League and Champions League squad registration, having come through the ranks at Manchester City’s youth teams.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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With overseas ballots still to be counted and four seats undecided, Chega could overtake the Socialist Party and become the official opposition.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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Only about 10% of Americans — mostly the wealthy — still itemize since the standard deduction is now $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for joint filers, and would rise again under the House proposal.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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But then-Chief Justice Roger Taney deemed the move unlawful, noting the operative clause is found in Article I of the Constitution, which itemizes Congress' powers, not the president's.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
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In fact, many frequent fliers can’t recite the reasons behind the rule, and others have forgotten to turn it on.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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It is typically recited by popes, but was sung by Pope Leo.—
Sarah Ventre,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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When any Democratic politician, including Gov. JB Pritzker, dares to stand up to extreme Republican rhetoric with any language beyond polite pablum and pious platitudes, pundits tell Democrats to lower the volume, cut the contempt and be nice.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Covering 97 years, my mother's memories can't be detailed in a singular essay.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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This lightweight, crochet sweater vest is adorned with delicate buttons down the front, while the fold-over collar is decorated with lace detailing that dresses up this relatively simple top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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The wolf, numbered 2512-BC, was one of 15 relocated from Canada to Colorado in January, marking the second wave of reintroductions by the state after voters approved the effort in 2020.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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There were quite a few pieces inside the box, but the instructions were pretty easy to follow (again, after a couple of false starts) and each part was labelled and numbered in a pretty logical manner (piece two connects to piece three and so on).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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Physicist Matthew von Hippel looks not at the birth of the universe but at its destruction, outlining a disastrous world-ending scenario that makes asteroid strikes and Earth-colliding black holes look like kid stuff.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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On Monday, investors took note of the risks Moody’s outlined in explaining its decision to downgrade US debt to one notch below perfect.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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“Enumerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enumerate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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