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
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across much of Europe and Asia.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes fell in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The major indexes were lower for the second day in a row, pausing a rally that saw the S&P and Nasdaq hit record highs.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 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 Asia, South Korea and Japanese benchmark indexes hit record highs in early Thursday trading.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across much of Europe and Asia.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes fell in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The major indexes were lower for the second day in a row, pausing a rally that saw the S&P and Nasdaq hit record highs.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 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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Successive teams leave plaques and badges on a wall that records their passage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film not only records this injustice but also illustrates the possibility of friendship across divides, delivering a poignant exploration of the occupation.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 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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An executor files paperwork with a court to begin the legal process of settling an estate (known as probate).—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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While these claims are redacted on the CCRB’s website, they’re given over to anyone who files a FOIL request.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 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 26 Apr. 2026.
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