catalogs 1 of 2

variants or catalogues
Definition of catalogsnext
plural of catalog

catalogs

2 of 2

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
Some even had rich catalogs outside the mainstream. Ryan Brennan april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Some had entire catalogs of albums. Ryan Brennan april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 The three weren't in any catalogs of local whales. CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 Romy, Jamie xx, and Oliver Sim performed 19 songs from across their group and individual catalogs. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026 The report found that deep catalogs promoted rediscovery, cross-generational viewing and repeat engagement. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 In order to gain market shares, international streaming platforms had to fill their catalogues and provide a compelling offer to end users, Franke explained. Ed Meza, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 University leaders, including at UNT, called for sweeping audits of their course catalogs, some with an eye toward how gender identity is taught. Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Article continues below Many modern-day amateur telescopes come equipped with GoTo mounts, which automatically aim the optics at thousands of observable targets that are easily selected from pre-programmed astronomy catalogues. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
Fans review the highlights of old Sears catalogs on YouTube, using photos of goods like bedroom sets, for example, to compare aesthetics and quality standards of 30 years ago to today's retail offerings. Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Closer To Truth, and creator/curator of the Landscape of Consciousness website, which catalogues and categorizes theories of consciousness. Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026 The shift from visual identification to genetic identification represents a quiet revolution in how science catalogs the living world. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026 The full title is The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Containing a Faithful Account of the Fortunes, Misfortunes, Uprisings, Downfallings, and Complete Career of the Nickleby Family, and catalogs just that. Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catalogs
Noun
  • Sync calendars from Apple, Google, and Outlook into a unified view, and personalize your home screen with shortcuts, lists, time and weather.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • That forced him to adjust his shooting process, relying on longer takes and shorter shot lists to maximize everyone’s time to experiment.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In the case of Redscroll Records in Wallingford, one of the biggest record stores in the state, this year there are 361 sought after titles (mostly records with a handful of CDs), said Rick Sinkiewicz, who owns the store with business partner Josh Carlson.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Pritzker, a billionaire Hyatt Hotels heir seeking a rare third term as governor in November and eyeing a bid for the White House in 2028, made two contributions to Illinois Future PAC totaling $5 million in late February and early March, according to Federal Election Commission records.
    Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That was nearly six times the amount raised and three times the number of new listings in the same period last year, KPMG said.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
  • All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Leafguard schedules your installation date.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Democrats could easily block the measure if Thune simply schedules a vote to end debate, which needs 60 votes to succeed.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Final phase of Vail Pass construction underway Further west, construction is also resuming on Vail Pass as CDOT enters the final phase of a multi-year improvement project.
    Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Season 2 enters the year with similar ambitions.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of the open web, the platform indexes a library of about 500 million documents, including premium business content such as SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and expert research.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The video indexes temporal compression—not historical eventfulness or developmental logic but monotonous repetition, endurance without transformation.
    Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026

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