as in lists
to put (someone or something) on a list
indexed all the books in the library by category
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Recent Examples of indexes
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The three major indexes are coming off a mixed day.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
New York — A rally in stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to fresh record highs on Wednesday, capping off a strong two-week recovery that has seen the indexes erase all losses tied to the US-Israeli war with Iran.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead, all three major indexes — the S&P 500, Nasdaq composite and Dow Jones industrial average — erased their declines and closed higher yesterday.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
European stock indexes rose nearly as much.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
All three indices remain below pre-Iran war levels.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The video indexes temporal compression—not historical eventfulness or developmental logic but monotonous repetition, endurance without transformation.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
In stock markets abroad, indexes climbed across much of Europe and Asia.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The three major indexes are coming off a mixed day.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
New York — A rally in stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to fresh record highs on Wednesday, capping off a strong two-week recovery that has seen the indexes erase all losses tied to the US-Israeli war with Iran.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead, all three major indexes — the S&P 500, Nasdaq composite and Dow Jones industrial average — erased their declines and closed higher yesterday.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
European stock indexes rose nearly as much.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
All three indices remain below pre-Iran war levels.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Instead of the open web, the platform indexes a library of about 500 million documents, including premium business content such as SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and expert research.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The video indexes temporal compression—not historical eventfulness or developmental logic but monotonous repetition, endurance without transformation.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indexes
Noun
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The geographic concentration of data centers means that indicators such as public or environmental health costs tend to vary widely by state.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Facilitates discussions around key indicators like inflation, the labor market, financial markets and global risks.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Danger Report lists wildfire danger as high or moderate for much of the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The website lists 108 funds across 17 units.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Growing up to hundreds of feet tall and dozens of feet across, with rich, golden-brown bark and dark green needles, there’s nothing quite as awe-inspiring as a California redwood.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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The simple design consists of an ergonomic handle with 14 stainless steel needles that not only hold vegetables in place, but also act as a guide for precise slicing.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the case of Redscroll Records in Wallingford, one of the biggest record stores in the state, this year there are 361 sought after titles (mostly records with a handful of CDs), said Rick Sinkiewicz, who owns the store with business partner Josh Carlson.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker, a billionaire Hyatt Hotels heir seeking a rare third term as governor in November and eyeing a bid for the White House in 2028, made two contributions to Illinois Future PAC totaling $5 million in late February and early March, according to Federal Election Commission records.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Final phase of Vail Pass construction underway Further west, construction is also resuming on Vail Pass as CDOT enters the final phase of a multi-year improvement project.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Season 2 enters the year with similar ambitions.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Leafguard schedules your installation date.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Democrats could easily block the measure if Thune simply schedules a vote to end debate, which needs 60 votes to succeed.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the play, Jules approaches Rue as the audience files out, following Jules' role in Rue's intervention.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The first bill presented on Wednesday, SF 4706, would make mental health providers who perform conversion therapy on minors liable for damages if the child or a parent files a civil complaint against the provider.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fans review the highlights of old Sears catalogs on YouTube, using photos of goods like bedroom sets, for example, to compare aesthetics and quality standards of 30 years ago to today's retail offerings.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Closer To Truth, and creator/curator of the Landscape of Consciousness website, which catalogues and categorizes theories of consciousness.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Indexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indexes. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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