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
MusicBird’s investment comprises both the writers’ and publishers’ shares from the Maskati and Ullman catalogues. Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026 Later on, as some of the brightest extended objects visible with even the most primitive of telescopes, planetary nebulae are numerous and prominent in the catalogues of astronomers, with the first ones spotted way back in the 1700s. Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026 Spears joins a growing list of accomplished artists that have parted ways with their music catalogs. Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 With access to sprawling libraries on Spotify and Apple Music, consumers are listening to albums and artist catalogs at higher rates, and older artists are more prone to popping back into the zeitgeist. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 Spears joins a group of consolidated artists who have sold their music catalogs in recent years like Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, KISS, Neil Young, Randy Newman and more. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026 Spears joins a growing list of accomplished artists that have parted ways with their music catalogs. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026 Primary Wave owns the catalogs of many music legends, including Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Prince and Whitney Houston. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 It is estimated that 140 million seed packets are sold from store racks, catalogues, and online in this country each year. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Harvey swears by her collection of Sears catalogs for dating specific props. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026 There is something disorienting about treading water as your date catalogues their personal disappointments, each one hitting like a splash from the diving board. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026 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
  • Gone are the days when dairy-free desserts meant long ingredient lists and lackluster results.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Feb. 2026
  • She has been awarded the Legion d’Honneur, France’s highest civic honor, and featured in lists of influential people worldwide.
    Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Budget records from the 2021 fiscal year indicate the vendor is Imagine Math, though Byrd didn’t name the company during her news conference.
    Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Court records document their wife filed for divorce that same year, citing irreconcilable differences.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Torres carefully searched Facebook Marketplace listings looking for the perfect vehicle.
    Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Qantas schedules the flight at 17 hours and 40 minutes, and Air New Zealand schedules it at 18 hours and 10 minutes.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Valparaiso University’s Department of Theatre annually schedules the dance ensemble performance around Valentine’s Day as a way to celebrate the students’ love for the art of dance.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Jackson, a quarterback for the college, graduates from North Carolina A&T and enters Chicago Theological Seminary, but leaves school before acquiring a degree.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The war enters its fifth year this month, and Kyiv is in a stronger position than at the start of 2025, a Carnegie Endowment expert argued in Foreign Affairs.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026

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