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
Visiting Versus Experiencing Beyond the logistics, a homestay represents a fundamentally different philosophy of exploring the world — one built on connection and authenticity rather than checklists and itineraries.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Illness scripts are more than symptom checklists.
—Andrew Parsons, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
In practice, these three questions function less as personal checklists and more as a framework for operational resilience.
—Dwayne Chauhan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There is a seemingly never-ending cascade of progress bars and checklists tied to road discovery, car photography and, in true Horizon tradition, smashing XP boards and mascots.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Alyssa Provencio, a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, told NPR that wildfire go-bag checklists vary widely, but a few essentials should always make the cut.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Users can get help with plant identification, collaborate on field surveys, submit photos and develop checklists of plants for particular sites.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Even the most pool-savvy homeowners with clear checklists might be missing a key step.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Boeing’s emergency checklists warn pilots not to rush through a formal call-and-response between the captain and the first officer before shutting down an engine.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Illness scripts are more than symptom checklists.
—Andrew Parsons, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
In practice, these three questions function less as personal checklists and more as a framework for operational resilience.
—Dwayne Chauhan, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
There is a seemingly never-ending cascade of progress bars and checklists tied to road discovery, car photography and, in true Horizon tradition, smashing XP boards and mascots.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Alyssa Provencio, a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, told NPR that wildfire go-bag checklists vary widely, but a few essentials should always make the cut.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Users can get help with plant identification, collaborate on field surveys, submit photos and develop checklists of plants for particular sites.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Even the most pool-savvy homeowners with clear checklists might be missing a key step.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Boeing’s emergency checklists warn pilots not to rush through a formal call-and-response between the captain and the first officer before shutting down an engine.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklists
Noun
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As Orion's Belt and the bright stars of winter appear in the east just after an early sunset, telescopes are added to Christmas lists.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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This is also why many email lists quietly fail.—
Sun Yi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Ticket Scams Fraudsters often create fake ticket websites, counterfeit tickets, and fraudulent social media listings.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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“Checklists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklists. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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