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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of the rest of the world.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The three major indexes finished yesterday’s session with modest gains.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Consider the Trefis Reinforced Value (RV) Portfolio, which has outperformed its all-cap stock benchmark (a mix of the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 benchmark indices), delivering strong returns for investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of the rest of the world.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The three major indexes finished yesterday’s session with modest gains.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indexes
Noun
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These indicators are combined into a composite measure of global engagement.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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And that belief turns out to be one of the clearest indicators of leadership maturity.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While there’s no matching shams, their catalog lists many a pillowcase that would make a perfect companion, like this corduroy piece with a ruffled edge and needlepoint embroidery.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2026
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An arrest report described Porter as 235 pounds and 6 feet tall, but the Illinois Department of Corrections lists him as 5-foot-9.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some modern riffs incorporate pine needles lightly for aroma, but bark itself is not consumed.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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That may include people who are afraid of needles, as well as people who could benefit from existing injections but don’t view their condition as severe enough to warrant a weekly shot.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Walters, 49, who records show once lived in a Brickell Avenue condo highrise, could not be reached on his cell phone and did not respond to a Miami Herald email seeking comment.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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In 2025 alone, 23 people were killed at Texas railroad crossings, according to Federal Railroad Administration records.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Look for data on the interplanetary magnetic field’s Bz component, which determines how easily solar energy enters Earth’s magnetosphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When a driver enters the wrong ramp, the system activates flashing lights and cameras.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In Season 3, premiering Wednesday with two episodes, Ford’s character, Paul, after noticing a progression of his Parkinson’s symptoms, schedules a doctor’s visit.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dates and matchups for the 2027 and 2028 events will be announced once the NHL schedules for those seasons are announced, as a Wild home game is traditionally the final event of the night.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her daughter Frances Bean eventually files for emancipation.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2026
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Atmos annually files a request to redo its rates, and has previously cited infrastructure improvements as a reason for increasing costs.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Grous agreed the emerging market for pre‑AI film and TV libraries is similar to what’s happened in the music business, where legacy catalogs from artists like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan have fetched huge sums from buyers betting on long‑term streaming and licensing value.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Steph Tolev catalogues the many horrible qualities of the human body with the care and consideration of an obsessive collector.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Indexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indexes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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