Synonyms of list

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noun (1)

ˈlist 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• listing
• catalog
• registry
• directory
• bibliography
• checklist
• roster
• register
• schedule
• roll call
• roll
• menu
• compilation
• index
• table
• chronology
• inventory
• canon
• compendium
• agenda
• docket
• enumeration
• glossary
• payroll
• calendar
• manifest
• catalogue raisonné
• timetable

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tilt
• tip
• bend
• nod
• cock
• inclination
• angling
• twist
• turn
• bow
• dip
• veer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strip
• ribbon
• slip
• tape
• bandage
• binding
• belt
• strap
• swatch
• slat
• band
• girth
• swath

list

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verb (1)

1

as in to inventory

to make a list of

the coach listed the people on the team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventory
• count
• number
• itemize
• enumerate
• mark
• numerate
• tick (off)
• check (off)

2

as in to enter

to put (someone or something) on a list

her number isn't listed in the phone book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enter
• record
• catalog
• index
• file
• schedule
• slate
• register
• enroll
• book
• compile
• note
• card
• inscribe
• classify
• put down
• tabulate
• tally
• reschedule

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delete

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enroll
• enlist
• register
• matriculate
• inscribe
• induct
• book
• schedule
• draft
• conscript
• wait-list
• impanel
• muster
• check in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exclude
• reject
• omit
• delist
• check off
• expel
• overlook
• expunge

4

as in to recite

to specify one after another

do I need to list all of the reasons why your idea won't work?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recite
• detail
• outline
• catalog
• mention
• enumerate
• itemize
• tick (off)
• inventory
• figure
• reel off
• chart
• cite
• rehearse
• calculate
• name
• tabulate
• tally
• estimate
• graph
• numerate
• compute
• diagram
• reckon

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slope
• tilt
• tip
• angle
• lean
• heel
• incline
• cant
• cock
• pitch
• slant
• bank
• deviate
• retreat
• bend
• descend
• decline
• veer
• swerve
• recline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• level
• straighten
• even
• flatten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of list

Noun

Readers repeatedly reward venues that lean into local flavor rather than generic concourse fare, and the current list reflects a mix of household-name vendors and homegrown operators. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

In May, the alliance asked the US Plastics Pact — a voluntary industry coalition aimed at cutting plastic waste — to remove transport foam from its problematic materials list. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Verb

Howard has great natural talent and may well score more goals than some of the players listed. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 July 2026

The report also lists numerous dead roaches inside several cabinets. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026