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
Avoid inspectors whose reports read like generic checklists without specific observations about the property.
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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
Organizations can build robust machine learning operations practices, model interpretability standards, and ethical AI checklists that can evolve along with the technology.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
And, of course, there are endless checklists, procedures, policies, and regulations.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Templates for checklists and planners keep you organized fast.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Airline pilots routinely use iPads to view navigational charts, manuals, checklists, performance data and weather.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Organizations can build robust machine learning operations practices, model interpretability standards, and ethical AI checklists that can evolve along with the technology.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
And, of course, there are endless checklists, procedures, policies, and regulations.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Templates for checklists and planners keep you organized fast.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Airline pilots routinely use iPads to view navigational charts, manuals, checklists, performance data and weather.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklists
Noun
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Many American students have internalized the idea that such lists are constructed and ideological—not simply because the selections tend to be white and male, but because claims of aesthetic value tell you more about the people making the judgments than about the objects themselves.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Will this weekend's storm find its way onto our historical lists?—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Current resale listings for the Madison Square Garden shows span from $298 to upwards of $1,400.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Checklists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklists. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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