as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
an alphabetical listing of all of the students currently enrolled in the school
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as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
the listing battleship limped back to port for repairs
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as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
the listing lines of a poem scrawled on a chalkboard
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as in inventorying
to make a list of
the coach listed the people on the team
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as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list
her number isn't listed in the phone book
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as in enrolling
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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as in reciting
to specify one after another
do I need to list all of the reasons why your idea won't work?
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as in sloping
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 listing
Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
With more than 350 active listings, the operation is working at a size and pace that stands out.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Alex Michas of Compass is the listing agent.
—David Caraccio
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Noun
The main residence features 10 family bedrooms and 13 staff bedrooms, while the guest house has 6 guest bedrooms and 10 staff bedrooms, per the listing.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
With more than 350 active listings, the operation is working at a size and pace that stands out.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Adjective
Sarah Bergen, a Redfin real estate agent who works all over San Joaquin County, estimated that 90% of her pre-listing consultations are with fed-up commuters.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
According to him, skilled buyer agents actively communicate with listing agents to uncover what matters most to sellers outside of standard contingencies.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Alex Michas of Compass is the listing agent.
—David Caraccio
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listing
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In the summer of ’63 the band signed a three-picture deal with United Artists, which gave The Beatles a list of potential directors.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Add Jonathan Haidt to the list of heavy hitters who have been booed at Yankee Stadium.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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These Italian suede sneakers feature a durable gum sole that’s perfect for a long day of walking without tripping over cobblestones or uneven pavement.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Elsewhere, shopping was uneven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In the United States, federal guidance now emphasizes the importance of inventorying cloud dependencies and reducing reliance on a single provider.—
Doug Jacobson,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the run up to the court’s decision, the Club explained how these tariffs directly affect pricing, margin and inventorying strategies for each company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The trend does not bode well for Massie, who has won every primary challenge since entering Congress with over 70% of the vote.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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In Season 2, the stakes are upped as the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch, with the war between Corinium and Venturer entering a dangerous phase.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Students also get 1,000 points automatically upon enrolling.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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City officials proposed reforming the benefit after a Los Angeles Times investigation found that some employees were taking extended periods of leave after enrolling in the program.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The finished product appeared to show Kerr reciting the song nearly word for word over the course of the season.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Daisy falls asleep that night reciting the same hushed prayer that the Pearl Girls invoked for her back in Toronto.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Surrounded by mature trees, dense greenery, and high walls, the grounds create a private, park-like idyll with sloping lawns, spacious terraces, and views toward the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park Observatory, with a swimming pool at the center of the estate.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Tyler Karu Design and Interiors set up comfortable seating that creates an indoor-outdoor feel built for lingering over a view of the sloping green lawn leading to the water.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.—
Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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California Democrats got so good at gerrymandering that by the 1980s, the wildly tilted maps had become a political issue themselves.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Listing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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