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
Retaining players is also on his checklist.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Florida has 11 forwards and six defensemen already signed, so the bare-minimum summer checklist includes adding two forwards, one defenseman and two goalies.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 16 June 2026
And that particular oppression also made the promise of a black woman president something more than another item on a checklist of firsts or the humoring of a particular interest group.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Florida has 11 forwards and six defensemen already signed, so the bare-minimum summer checklist includes adding two forwards, one defenseman and two goalies.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 16 June 2026
And that particular oppression also made the promise of a black woman president something more than another item on a checklist of firsts or the humoring of a particular interest group.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklist
Noun
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And at least on my subway car, multiple people went through a list of their favorite moments from the game.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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There is also a long list of bars and restaurants hosting watch parties.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklist. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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