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to put (someone or something) on a list
indexed all the books in the library by category
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Recent Examples of index
Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
The heat index value on Tuesday was expected to reach as high as 110 F around the St. Louis area and in southwest Illinois.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025
This figure will be indexed annually for inflation.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Noun
The consumer confidence index reading ticked up two points since last month to 97.2.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
The heat index value on Tuesday was expected to reach as high as 110 F around the St. Louis area and in southwest Illinois.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Verb
After 2028, the full child tax credit would drop to $2,000 but indexed to inflation.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025
This figure will be indexed annually for inflation.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for index
Noun
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Experts have said Tren de Aragua doesn’t typically use tattoos as gang markers, and relying on them as indicators of gang ties risks serious miscarriages of justice.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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While trade payment data may play a minor role in a broader risk management approach, it cannot be treated as a primary indicator of counterparty strength.—
Charlie Minutella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The platform works with property owners to automate everything from listing properties and managing viewings to vetting tenants and coordinating maintenance, right down to scheduling a handyman or janitor.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Evangeline Delgado, who is listed as the selling agent on the Zillow property listing, did not respond to a voicemail left on the phone number for her on the web page or to a contact form filled out by a reporter.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
Noun
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McIntosh and Sonus faber McIntosh, famous for its retro-look meters, which feature blue screens and physical needles.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Another strong possibility is that there isn’t a needle in the haystack to begin with.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The Shawnee Mission East graduate shut out the Royals lineup across 6 ⅔ innings while recording seven strikeouts.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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Revenue from recorded music grew just over 1 percent year over year, up to 2.22 billion euros ($2.5 billion), but recorded revenue from music subscriptions and streaming grew 5.1 percent to 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion).—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Apparently, Indonesian goods entering the United States will be greeted with a 19 percent tariff.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The deal includes a 15% tariff on most European goods entering the U.S., similar to agreements struck recently between Trump and other major trading partners, including Japan.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Eventually, the full Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) will catalog about 20 billion galaxies of all types, and from all times in the history of the Universe.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 June 2025
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While the boorish behavior of Twain’s shipmates is cataloged throughout (snapping off pieces of ancient monuments for souvenirs, for instance), his most flamboyant portrayal is a self-portrait.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
Verb
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For the New Jersey lawsuit, the case was filed by American Suppressor Association, National Rifle Association, Safari Club International, Second Amendment Foundation, Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, and the New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate.—
Nick Sibilla,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Combs' legal team filed a motion late Wednesday, July 30, asking the court to either overturn his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution or grant him a new trial, according to legal documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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“Index.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/index. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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