Definition of listnext
as in listing
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system we put eggs, sour cream, tomatoes, roast beef, and cheddar cheese on the shopping list

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list

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noun (2)

as in tilt
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle the extreme list of the racing yacht made it hard for the untried crew to keep their balance

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list

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noun (3)

as in strip
a long narrow piece of material shave a thin list from the side of the board

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list

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verb (1)

1
as in to inventory
to make a list of the coach listed the people on the team

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2
as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list her number isn't listed in the phone book

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as in to enroll
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member our grandfather is listed among the war dead honored by the memorial

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list

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verb (2)

as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle the sudden shift of the load in the hull listed the ship badly

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Recent Examples of list
Noun
In the fall of 2025, the ranking and review site released its 2026 list of the Best Schools in America, evaluating schools based on academics, diversity, teachers and college preparation. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The government's national toll of at least 265 dead and 500 missing lags far behind counts from local authorities, while an independent database lists over 4,100 as unaccounted for. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
All three businesses are listed as dissolved in state records. Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 The more than 13 pre-IPO companies listed in the complaint also included Stripe, Rubrik, Epic Games, and Impossible Foods. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for list
Recent Examples of Synonyms for list
Noun
  • Having a good listing agent can mean the difference between a frustrating home-selling process with disappointing results and one that is easy and lands the best possible offer.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Today's fake listings can look even more convincing because scammers have access to professional property photos, video tours and AI tools.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • College football will be in the heart of its schedule by mid-October, making this tilt an important one for each team.
    PJ Green August 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The true test for the Mets in this NL East tilt was whether or not the replacement bullpen arms could hold slim leads.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • With its möbius-strip-esque structure, this surreal social class satire about grief, urban alienation and gentrification in the city of Lagos explores the lost hope of the Nigerian dream.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
  • From sticky tack to adhesive strips, there are plenty of tried-and-true renter-friendly ways to hang your art.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The first task is to inventory potential sources of liability.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Warner says Neo handles three critical tasks which include inventorying every piece of agentic software installed; assessing how each is configured; and, enforcing policies on what each is permitted to do.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Despite the help from aircraft, law enforcement could not locate the suspects after searching all of the rail cars investigators believed the burglars entered.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Red Sox lost their fourth consecutive game, 5-3, after entering the losing streak without back-to-back losses since July 1 and without three or more straight losses since mid-June.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In that study, researchers used data from a vaccine safety monitoring system to track outcomes for nearly 4,000 women enrolled in the registry who received Covid-19 vaccines in the early months of the rollout.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Marcus, who died in November 2024 at age 95, enrolled in pharmacy school when his family couldn’t afford to send him to medical school.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Narrated by Diane Lane, reciting Eleanor’s journals from the time, this is a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse that is both process-oriented and touchingly personal.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In a unique adaptation of a traditional ceremony, the bridal party reinterpreted the seven blessings by reciting their own personalized blessing for the couple.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • On Saturdays, Riverwalk Market Fair fills a small leafy park sloping down to the Cannon River with vendors selling fine art, fresh produce, and artisan food.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After more than a year of use, the pillow can slope slightly overnight; a quick fluff brings it largely back to shape.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026

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