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
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes fell in Europe following a stronger finish in Asia.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Both indexes reached new intraday and closing highs.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Engineers value emission indices (EI)—the number of particles (ice or soot) per kg of fuel burned—as metrics.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Hyperliquid is a decentralised exchange that processes billions of dollars in daily trading volume across perpetual derivative and spot markets, allowing users to trade an expanding range of digital and real-world assets including stocks, crude oil, silver, and equity indices.
—Bob Diamond, Fortune, 28 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
Stock indexes in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan have clinched fresh records in recent trading sessions, bouncing back after tumbling in March.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes fell in Europe following a stronger finish in Asia.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Both indexes reached new intraday and closing highs.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Engineers value emission indices (EI)—the number of particles (ice or soot) per kg of fuel burned—as metrics.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Hyperliquid is a decentralised exchange that processes billions of dollars in daily trading volume across perpetual derivative and spot markets, allowing users to trade an expanding range of digital and real-world assets including stocks, crude oil, silver, and equity indices.
—Bob Diamond, Fortune, 28 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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However, if recent debates are any indicators, this one could also become a showdown among the Democrat candidates calling out each other.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In fact, there are some indicators that suggest that attitudes toward Jews are improving.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Verb
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His website lists keeping neighborhoods safe, helping families with housing costs and rolling back tariff policies as other priorities.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Business Exits is more of a brokerage that lists high-revenue businesses, like wellness practices, construction companies, wedding venues and more.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Roise said to help protect against damage from wildfires, residents should clear any potential fuel like bushes, pine needles or propane tanks away from their homes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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This Japanese type of juniper shrub forms a dense mat of prickly blue-green needles that turn slightly purplish in winter.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Atlanta Dream announced their 2026 WNBA opening night roster this week, headlined by the blockbuster addition of two-time All-Star Angel Reese alongside a returning core that set franchise records just a season ago.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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McCoy ran and got hit by a stun gun before he was arrested, court records state.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Providence and Lincoln-Way West move up, while Sandburg enters topsy-turvy rankings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The replay shows the puck enters the goal just below the crossbar and caroms off the frame at the back of the net.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, the committee schedules regular work days at the Fabyan and Gunnar Anderson forest preserves to remove invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Namely, the Assessment Appeals Board, which manages the agendas and schedules the hearings.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The clerk’s inquiry is required by law after someone files a complaint, said Saul Seyler, Ada County’s elections director.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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The organization files formal complaints and engages in advocacy efforts related to journalist access to information, particularly against government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 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 10 May. 2026.
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