ITEMIZES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

itemizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of itemize

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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generalizes

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Recent Examples of itemizes 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 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

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Verb

Cleveland Clinic lists a long slate of possible benefits ranging from lower blood pressure and improved oxygen levels to reduced snoring, better dry mouth and improved bad breath.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
In its November issue, Food & Wine magazine lists Francesco Martucci in Wynwood as one of the 27 Best Pizzas in America.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of lists

Verb

Lucas recites his spooky little tale in front of a binaural mic shaped like a human head, whose features resemble more than a little the Art Deco lines of an Oscar statuette.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
After solving the mystery of his predecessor Hal Jordan’s (Kyle Chandler) death, Stewart claims Jordan’s power ring as his own, recites his oath and jets off toward his next adventure.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of recites

Verb

The letter details that the monitors will dress in business casual attire and not be identified by uniforms or pins.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Theranos is her ‘spouse’ Auletta details how Holmes’ apartment was basically just a mattress.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of details

Verb

City outlines restrictions on camera use In its statement, the city said officers must enter an offense type and associated case number when conducting historical ALPR searches as part of investigations.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
An affidavit prepared by a Fort Worth Police Department homicide detective outlines the circumstances that law enforcement authorities believe support Henton’s arrest for murder, the offense on suspicion of which he was arrested on Friday.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

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