catalogs 1 of 2

variants or catalogues
Definition of catalogsnext
plural of catalog

catalogs

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verb

variants or catalogues
present tense third-person singular of catalog
as in records
to put (someone or something) on a list cataloged the latest additions to the collection

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Recent Examples of catalogs
Noun
Check reviews, returns, and reputable catalogs before buying. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 The music industry has been racing to harness the latest developments in AI and protect its valuable catalogs, gradually shifting from a hostile approach to a more cooperative stance. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026 Sending Out a Traditional Invitation There's nothing more fun than discovering a pretty invitation in the mail amidst the utility bills and catalogues. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 But this year, some of the most significant acquisitions weren’t individual artist catalogs, but music distribution platforms instead. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025 For the most part, the resource library is centered on Japanese ephemera, more focused on design than fashion — there are books on typography, photography, textiles, and ceramics along with architecture magazines, museum-exhibition catalogues, and advertising manuals. Emma Orlow, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2025 Based on the Kneeland’s vibe, my guess is the hikers are likely to find a bill in their mailboxes, mixed in with the Christmas Cards and catalogues. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 19 Dec. 2025 Then, with garments being made fast, details like pockets and sewing constructions are missing in sales catalogs. Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025 Hollywood quickly closed the streaming gap, developing its own platforms and restricting access of its vast catalogs to subscribers. Matthew Jordan, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
Grous agreed the emerging market for pre‑AI film and TV libraries is similar to what’s happened in the music business, where legacy catalogs from artists like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan have fetched huge sums from buyers betting on long‑term streaming and licensing value. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025 Steph Tolev catalogues the many horrible qualities of the human body with the care and consideration of an obsessive collector. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025 There are Reddit groups dedicated to the hobby of collecting new and vintage matchbooks, and even a website called Matchbooktraveler that catalogs restaurants in the United States that hand them out. Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025 Leavy catalogs this wistfulness not in the spirit of hand-wringing, but more as an earnest problem solver. Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 The organization catalogues the attacks through online reporting, tips, and documentation from civil society organisations, and works closely with organizations supporting defenders and their communities to verify information. Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Sep. 2025 In his new memoir, The Book of Sheen (out today), the Two and a Half Men star catalogues his memories from spending months on location with his parents and siblings. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalogs
Noun
  • The bank turned over lists of customers to the FBI without subpoenas, warrants or any legal obligation to do so, according to the complaint.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Their representations of words or pictures are just long lists of numbers, each indicating the degree of activation of a specific artificial neuron.
    Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • According to Tarrant County Medical Examiners records, the cause of death was complications resulting from dehydration and malnutrition.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Assign a launch owner who keeps track of edits, examines important charts, and records incidents.
    Malana VanTyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Check your local listings for showtimes in your area.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When licenses expire or are denied, the Department of Code and Regulations automatically schedules an inspection, said Joel Dock, a planning manager with the city.
    Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Target often schedules its Circle Week to coincide with similar large-scale sales events from other major retailers, such as Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and Walmart's Holiday Deals event—both set to begin on Tuesday, October 7.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Newsom enters his last year in office facing an $18 billion deficit, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office projected could swell to $35 billion next year.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Johnson also enters the job with head coaching experience.
    Jack Leo, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026

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