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as in lists
to make a list of
itemized the expenses for the business trip
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as in recites
to specify one after another
itemized the potential problems if a wind farm is built there
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Recent Examples of itemizes
About 20% of the Constitution itemizes things that the federal and state governments may not do.
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Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
If one spouse itemizes deductions, the other must also itemize.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Both deductions can be used whether the taxpayer itemizes or takes the standard deduction, which in 2025 is $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The break can be claimed whether or not someone itemizes deductions, and is phased out starting at $150,000 for single taxpayers and $300,000 for joint filers.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
If one spouse itemizes deductions, the other must also itemize.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Both deductions can be used whether the taxpayer itemizes or takes the standard deduction, which in 2025 is $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The break can be claimed whether or not someone itemizes deductions, and is phased out starting at $150,000 for single taxpayers and $300,000 for joint filers.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itemizes
Verb
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The guide lists 30-plus restaurants where the food keeps coming until at least midnight — and many go well past that.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stubhub lists tickets for Hard Rock’s first game - Uruguay-Saudi Arabia - ranging from $355 to $512.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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On the song, Lewis recites a 2015 speech from former President Barack Obama.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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On paper, a song that recites hypothetical Spotify playlist titles ought to be a sharp conceptual move.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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On quite possibly her most devastating song to date, Musgraves details the darker side of loneliness over sparse guitar in true country singer-songwriter tradition.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now less than $10 thanks to the 40% discount, the popular soil moisture meter has a 7-inch probe and comes with a free plant-watering e-book that details light and moisture preferences of more than 200+ plant species.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Malaysia has highlighted the blue economy as a priority area in its most recent economic plan, which outlines the nation’s policy objectives through 2030.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Itemizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/itemizes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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