Thesaurus results for ENUMERATE

enumerate

verb

i-ˈn(y)ü-mə-ˌrāt

Definition of enumerate

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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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 Design for systems that can absorb a surprise, not systems that assume surprises can be enumerated. — Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Morris was closemouthed about her origins, but enumerated her various conditions with a kind of doleful enjoyment. — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 At one point, Lennon was musing about his belief in reincarnation, and enumerating some of his past lives and identities, when Ono made a blunt analogy. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Notably, all of the express and enumerated federal government responsibilities envisioned by our nation’s founders fall into the discretionary spending category. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enumerate

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Verb

The five were transported to hospitals, and one initially listed as having life-threatening injuries has been upgraded to critical condition, county police said.

— Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
One person, a 21-year-old man who was initially listed as having life-threatening injuries, was upgraded to critical condition, police said in a news release Saturday night.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of list

Verb

And Pereyra scored again on another assist from Caldeira in the 89th minute; that one needed a VAR check to count.

— Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026
Even Larry Gagosian, in an interview this year, counted his attempt to establish a gallery there as one of his two notable failures.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of count

Verb

Narrated by Diane Lane, reciting Eleanor’s journals from the time, this is a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse that is both process-oriented and touchingly personal.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
In a unique adaptation of a traditional ceremony, the bridal party reinterpreted the seven blessings by reciting their own personalized blessing for the couple.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of recite

Verb

The study of a patient’s urine was an extremely popular practice in the Middle Ages, even though doctors could tell precious little about what was ailing someone just by looking at a sample in a jar.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Backstage, Kenny Omega calls the Don Callis Family bullies and tells them to pick any three members to face him and The Young Bucks, who are standing beside Omega, next week.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of tell

Verb

The reading, which will detail inflation in July, arrives days after government data showed unexpected job losses last month, suggesting strain on the economy as a months-long bout of elevated price hikes weighed on shoppers.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The organization publicly releases minimal information detailing incidents in the region, refraining from specifying the vessels involved.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of detail

Verb

Using your phone less The days of switching between apps to complete a task could be numbered.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Teen takeovers are when large groups of teenagers, sometimes numbering in the thousands, are drawn to specific areas of a city mostly through social media posts, and usually result in chaos and arrests, authorities said.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of number

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Colorado doctors will still be recommending the long-standing immunization schedule outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Green made a presentation, now rather famous among his colleagues, that outlined his meta-layered vision, complete with shots of Michael Mann’s The Insider and stuffed with references to other legal dramas like The Verdict and Erin Brockovich.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of outline

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