Definition of listnext
as in listing
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system we put eggs, sour cream, tomatoes, roast beef, and cheddar cheese on the shopping list

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list

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noun (2)

as in tilt
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle the extreme list of the racing yacht made it hard for the untried crew to keep their balance

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list

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noun (3)

as in strip
a long narrow piece of material shave a thin list from the side of the board

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list

4 of 5

verb (1)

1
as in to inventory
to make a list of the coach listed the people on the team

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2
as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list her number isn't listed in the phone book

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as in to enroll
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member our grandfather is listed among the war dead honored by the memorial

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list

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verb (2)

as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle the sudden shift of the load in the hull listed the ship badly

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Recent Examples of list
Noun
Every place on this list has been vetted and endorsed, again and again, by the world’s most exacting travelers. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 There is a case in the exhibit’s second gallery dedicated to this topic, including a list of slaves who landed in Cuba. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
It is listed for $699,000 and is represented by The Jay and Carol Kelly Team of William Raveis. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 What to Eat on the MIND Diet The Dementia Society of America lists the core foods. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for list
Recent Examples of Synonyms for list
Noun
  • Available listings in June increased by only 4% versus the same period last year, Rollins indicated.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • More than just a database, the MLS is the technology real estate professionals rely on to discover new listings, match buyers with homes, and share accurate property information.
    Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • El Clon showed power with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker on a charging Mortos.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • There’s also a nihilistic tilt to singles off Charli’s new album Music, Fashion, Film.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • The narrow strip of water off Iran’s coast is the route through which a fifth of the world’s oil typically leaves the Persian Gulf and heads to customers worldwide, and the conflict has largely halted shipping traffic.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • With a bar in front, a hallway-like dining strip, and a cozy back room, the space feels more harmonious with Somssi’s easygoing à-la-carte offerings.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Those that wait will inherit a shadow estate nobody can inventory, let alone migrate.
    Song Bac Toh, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Historically, the assessor’s office was not so political and was focused on just fairly and accurately inventorying and assessing all property in the county.
    Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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  • The Khoslas are entering a new chapter for the franchise after nearly three decades under the Allen family — bringing a similar tech and business legacy, but a very different personal history.
    Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The freshman four-year graduation rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who entered the university as freshmen and completed their bachelor’s degree within four years.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Last year there were 31,142 total students enrolled in the 59 schools operated by the Archdiocese of Miami, which includes Miami-Dade, Monroe and Broward counties.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Finance partners can enroll iPhones in the program and continuously monitor device status to ensure the contract is in good standing, 9to5Mac says.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • In some Jewish congregations Pirkei Avot is recited and studied on the Sabbath, typically on Sabbaths from Passover until Shavuot, or in some Jewish communities until Rosh Hashanah.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • The youngest Lestat trips over reciting a passage about being encircled by God’s love.
    Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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  • Accessibility Hotel Wailea has two dedicated ADA-compliant rooms that can be reached by gently sloping paved pathways.
    Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
  • Every few months, another sleek electric coupe emerges with rounded fenders, a sloping roofline, and enough rear haunch to invite inevitable comparisons.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

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