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

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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

Leading off Buxton’s first-inning home run off of Cease was the 21st leadoff homer of his career, moving him past Jacque Jones for second on the franchise career list. —John Shipley, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026

Of all the competencies required for the role, political affiliation or experience as a television commentator are not high on his list. —Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026

Verb

On the exhibition’s website, Iran is the only nation listed without any artist representatives. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026

GameStop’s proposal envisions a system in which GameStop staff inspect and verify items to be listed on eBay. —ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026