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
Haven’t gotten around to tackling that deep spring cleaning checklist yet?
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Here’s your delicious checklist — five stops that will turn any Midwest drive into an unforgettable food tour.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Home maintenance tasks can feel like a never-ending checklist.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Here’s your delicious checklist — five stops that will turn any Midwest drive into an unforgettable food tour.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Home maintenance tasks can feel like a never-ending checklist.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklist
Noun
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The list of players who enjoyed breakout seasons included forward Anthony Mantha, who poured in a career-best 33 goals, and forward Egor Chinakov, who had 18 goals in 43 games after being acquired from Columbus in December.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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However, the queen reportedly kept a file with the names of all the women Philip had been involved with, a list that included at least a dozen women, including the mother of Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s ex-wife.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The tax would be added directly to room bills and apply to more than 80 hotel properties citywide, as well as over 2,100 active Airbnb and Vrbo listings.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Event listings should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklist. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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