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
Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 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
In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across much of Europe.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In Europe, major indexes were overwhelmingly in the red, and leading US indexes traded lower.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Stocks were volatile, with major indexes plunging early in the day before moving higher at the close on shifting headlines about the war in the Middle East.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Those gains pushed the indexes back above their 200-day moving averages, key technical levels watched by traders.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 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
In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across much of Europe.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In Europe, major indexes were overwhelmingly in the red, and leading US indexes traded lower.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Stocks were volatile, with major indexes plunging early in the day before moving higher at the close on shifting headlines about the war in the Middle East.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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 streamlined movement also incorporates a one-minute flying tourbillon and dual power reserve indicators—one of which tracks the energy available for the music box.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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Federal and state data show 742 of them — about 42% — have multiple indicators of fraud, as defined by the state of California.—
Grace Manthey,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her death certificate lists the cause as accidental, but her dad rejects that with every fiber of his being.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The school currently lists no coaches for its men’s or women’s basketball teams.—
Mac Engel
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And Cora is so good at threading needles on these issues, as in communicating his wishes without insulting this or that player.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But Wagler’s mother, Jennifer, said Keaton didn’t like pills or needles, Birch recalled.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Noncitizen voting is rare The Heritage Foundation’s database of election fraud records 30 cases in Missouri between 1982 and 2025.—
Jack Harvel
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The memoir records the workings of Mughal rule, describing dealings with courtiers and envoys.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the temperamental Moon enters your sign, you’re bolstered to stand up and state your needs without apology.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Now, the space enters a new era as PostScript, led by Plaza Shamrock residents and hospitality veterans Dean Orr and Amber Donoghue.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 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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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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The shift from visual identification to genetic identification represents a quiet revolution in how science catalogs the living world.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Indexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indexes. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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