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
David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes in Europe lost early gains to turn lower with Wall Street.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The price of gold topped $3,500 per troy ounce for the first time in history on Tuesday, the latest milestone in an especially strong 2025 that has seen the metal gain some 35 percent while outpacing both stock indexes and major cryptocurrencies.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
To navigate drawdowns, consider tools such as the Trefis Reinforced Value (RV) Portfolio, which has outperformed its all-cap benchmark (combination of the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 benchmark indices), or work with an advisor experienced in bear markets.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The strength in Alphabet and Apple shares are giving a lift to Nasdaq and S & P 500 futures, putting the indexes on pace for a positive day after yesterday’s slide.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
It stock has a heavy weighting in each of the main stock indexes and could determine the stock market's direction.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
This line chart shows two sub-indexes, scarcity and competition, from the NBC News Home Buyer Index, from August 2019 to July.
—Nigel Chiwaya, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
It’s used by the Conference Board to produce economic indexes that help companies better understand the current business cycle.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes in Europe lost early gains to turn lower with Wall Street.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The price of gold topped $3,500 per troy ounce for the first time in history on Tuesday, the latest milestone in an especially strong 2025 that has seen the metal gain some 35 percent while outpacing both stock indexes and major cryptocurrencies.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
To navigate drawdowns, consider tools such as the Trefis Reinforced Value (RV) Portfolio, which has outperformed its all-cap benchmark (combination of the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 benchmark indices), or work with an advisor experienced in bear markets.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The strength in Alphabet and Apple shares are giving a lift to Nasdaq and S & P 500 futures, putting the indexes on pace for a positive day after yesterday’s slide.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
It stock has a heavy weighting in each of the main stock indexes and could determine the stock market's direction.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
This line chart shows two sub-indexes, scarcity and competition, from the NBC News Home Buyer Index, from August 2019 to July.
—Nigel Chiwaya, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indexes
Noun
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And patients without visible signs of starvation showed severe electrolyte imbalances and significant anemia in their lab results — clear indicators of malnutrition, Ali said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rump and the ears are other indicators.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vegas lists the Cowboys’ chances to win the Super Bowl at 60-1.—
Mac Engel
September 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Capital Projects Plan is an ever-evolving document that lists major expenditures typically involving buildings, roads and equipment that are costly and significant.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After this stage, an impactor spacecraft will crash into the asteroid at high velocity, while the observer, supported by ground- and space-based telescopes, records the collision with advanced imaging systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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The microphone on the tool also records the sound of blood flowing through the heart.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Companies such as SeniorSafeApp and Life 360, for example, offer the ability to create a custom ‘geo-fence’ for an aging family member to alert them if the family member enters or leaves a particular area.—
Nina A. Kohn,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mizzou enters the matchup with KU with a 1-0 record after defeating Central Arkansas 61-6 in last Thursday’s season opener.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Only about a third of the Justice Department files on the case have been made public.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Wall Street Journal went on to report that Bondi informed Trump that his name was in the DOJ’s Epstein files multiple times.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Fey schedules specific morning time for strategic thinking, understanding that without deliberate structure, urgent tasks will always crowd out important thinking.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Every Summit League School schedules three Division-III opponents each season as a way to get non-conference home games, which are a bear for smaller mid-major Division-I programs to schedule.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Indexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indexes. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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