as in lists
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 checklists
Simple acceptance criteria and checklists help ensure consistent decisions and prevent governance from becoming an after-the-fact exercise.
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Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Use room-by-room checklists to reduce decision fatigue and build momentum with quick wins.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Accounting for the physical Defending American infrastructure requires moving beyond the compliance checklists that currently dominate the industry.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
There also will be an e-book and an audio book for each, but many parents still love picking up the hard copy to place notes in the margin or use her checklists.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Live camera views shows them in their Dragon seats and running through departure checklists.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Avoid inspectors whose reports read like generic checklists without specific observations about the property.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
According to the audio, crew members conducted complete systems checklists and briefings ahead of the flight.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
Each engaged couple in attendance will receive a complimentary copy of the 2025 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Planner, featuring wedding timelines, wedding inspiration, photography, editorials, checklists and a directory of local wedding businesses.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Use room-by-room checklists to reduce decision fatigue and build momentum with quick wins.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Accounting for the physical Defending American infrastructure requires moving beyond the compliance checklists that currently dominate the industry.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
There also will be an e-book and an audio book for each, but many parents still love picking up the hard copy to place notes in the margin or use her checklists.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Live camera views shows them in their Dragon seats and running through departure checklists.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Avoid inspectors whose reports read like generic checklists without specific observations about the property.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
According to the audio, crew members conducted complete systems checklists and briefings ahead of the flight.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
Each engaged couple in attendance will receive a complimentary copy of the 2025 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Planner, featuring wedding timelines, wedding inspiration, photography, editorials, checklists and a directory of local wedding businesses.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklists
Noun
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Korean toner pads are known for their skin-friendly, barrier-first ingredient lists.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of kids from neighborhoods zoned to chronically underperforming district schools sit on charter school wait lists.—
Darius Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Torres carefully searched Facebook Marketplace listings looking for the perfect vehicle.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Checklists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklists. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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