as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
a checklist of things to do before the flight
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Recent Examples of checklist
The firm provides clients with a preparedness checklist for ICE audits and raids.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Cleaning is part of the responsibility that comes with owning a home or apartment, so sticking to a weekly–even daily–checklist is going to provide you with a world of benefits.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Here's our checklist ahead of snow.
—Iris Seaton, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Charlotte grocer offers storm preparation tips The Publix website has tips on getting prepared, including an emergency supplies checklist.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Cleaning is part of the responsibility that comes with owning a home or apartment, so sticking to a weekly–even daily–checklist is going to provide you with a world of benefits.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Here's our checklist ahead of snow.
—Iris Seaton, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Charlotte grocer offers storm preparation tips The Publix website has tips on getting prepared, including an emergency supplies checklist.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklist
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Small Appliances Next to kitchenware, our pros say small appliances have a place on this list, too.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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And while a few are chasing specific bucket-list goals, many simply want to go somewhere enjoyable, do something engaging, and stay healthy.—
Kathy Boardman,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its share price has risen more than fourfold since its listing, propelling its market capitalization to almost $200 billion — more than the value investors put on the entirety of GE before then-CEO Larry Culp announced his plan to split it up in November 2021.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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To support the initiative, the Apartment Association will host on its website a listing of properties participating in the program.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklist. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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