enumerates

verb

present tense third-person singular of enumerate
1
as in lists
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 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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3
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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Recent Examples of enumerates Adler’s version, as elegant and lyrical as Fisher’s, enumerates ways to use every last scrap, bone, and core—and introduced her as a writer who made art out of the marginal. — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 Zuckerberg enumerates one of these very specifically, and in my view, this is one of the biggest contributions of this essay. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enumerates
  1. lists
  2. tells
  3. itemizes
  4. recites
  5. counts
  6. outlines
  7. computes
  8. details
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  • At least 22 hospices that opened in the Friar Street building were later terminated by Medicare, though that number is likely higher because the federal database only lists hospices by the most recent address.
    — Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The largest, Lithia Motors, lists 466 dealerships under its control.
    — Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lists
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  • The film tells the story behind the making of the cult classic starring Sylvester Stallone, which won the Academy Award for best picture in 1977.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Where the Tuition Money Actually Goes Sticker price tells you what a college charges.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tells
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  • About 20% of the Constitution itemizes things that the federal and state governments may not do.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
  • If one spouse itemizes deductions, the other must also itemize.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of itemizes
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  • Dodd recites it from memory in Wolverine’s voice with a growl.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Definition of recites
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  • Female excellence only counts when the politics align Wilder’s swipe at Gaines is the easiest place to begin because whether Gaines was a good swimmer isn’t a matter of political opinion.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Congress last year voted to close the loophole and replace the hemp definition with one that counts total THC and puts a very low limit on finished consumer products, effectively killing the intoxicating hemp industry.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of counts
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  • The league could scramble and put a clause into the rulebook that outlines who can and cannot play in the WNBA.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The expansion is part of CMPD’s facilities strategic plan, which outlines renovations and construction goals through 2035.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlines
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  • Nature computes, and one result is the code through which matter becomes a living, adaptive, self-organizing form.
    — Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The transaction processing at your checkout is fully automated, operating within AI systems that handle millions of payments simultaneously, and computes a risk score based on dozens of features extracted from that single moment.
    — Pragati Awasthi, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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  • The study, based on USDA Census of Agriculture data, details how the area’s rapid population growth and development demand are changing the regional agriculture economy.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The university details potential career paths for people who pursue the degree, which include communications specialist, marketing associate, marketing manager, public relations manager and public relations specialist.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
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