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as in to list
to make a list of
itemized the expenses for the business trip
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as in to recite
to specify one after another
itemized the potential problems if a wind farm is built there
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Recent Examples of itemize
The letter also itemized rural hospitals at risk in Alaska, Kentucky, West Virginia, Alabama and Tennessee.
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Alexander Tin, CBS News, 12 June 2025
Garrett Watson, the director of policy analysis at the Tax Foundation, told ABC News that the majority of taxpayers do not itemize when the file their taxes.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 21 May 2025
The White House's reaction to reports that Amazon was planning to itemize tariff pricing — which Amazon later denied — shows how tricky the current political landscape is for American businesses.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 1 May 2025
Start with your take-home pay (after taxes and deductions), then itemize essential expenses (housing, food, transportation, utilities, loan payments) and then account for your fun spending (eating out, entertainment, travel, streaming).
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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Alexander Tin, CBS News, 12 June 2025
Garrett Watson, the director of policy analysis at the Tax Foundation, told ABC News that the majority of taxpayers do not itemize when the file their taxes.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 21 May 2025
The White House's reaction to reports that Amazon was planning to itemize tariff pricing — which Amazon later denied — shows how tricky the current political landscape is for American businesses.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 1 May 2025
Start with your take-home pay (after taxes and deductions), then itemize essential expenses (housing, food, transportation, utilities, loan payments) and then account for your fun spending (eating out, entertainment, travel, streaming).
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for itemize
Verb
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He was listed as the No. 28 prospect for the draft by MLB.com.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Multiple reports have listed the Celtics among the suitors for Lillard.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Modern translations of the Oath are still recited at most medical schools.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Six months later, Congress changed the pledge gesture, with those who recite it placing their right hand over their heart to avoid resembling the Nazi salute.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Archaeologists plan to inventory the tile fragments, reconstruct as many as possible and continue studying the finds.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Describing and inventorying the current state would naturally be part of that.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The black dress featured a halter neckline with cutouts and white fabric detailing on the sides.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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In the museum’s archive are articles detailing how Black babies, referred to by the slur pickaninnies, were used as bait to lure and kill Florida alligator.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Pros and Cons Another way to think about this is to enumerate the biggest fears about AI, like job displacement, ethical concerns regarding privacy, and the slow winnowing away of human intellectual powers.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Ukrainian defense and intelligence government leaders and experts shared concrete data with our mission, enumerating the alarmingly global — not European — nature of this conflict.—
Laura Thornton,
Twin Cities,
27 June 2025
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Israel Brigs, another panelist, outlined what’s at stake: loss of contract eligibility, revenue, and prime contractor status.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The county has outlined terms for a new lease agreement that would be for 11 years, including the 2025 season, with options for five two-year extensions.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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“Itemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itemize. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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