Synonyms of list

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noun (1)

ˈlist 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• listing
• catalog
• registry
• directory
• bibliography
• checklist
• roster
• register
• schedule
• roll call
• roll
• menu
• compilation
• index
• table
• chronology
• inventory
• canon
• compendium
• agenda
• docket
• enumeration
• glossary
• payroll
• calendar
• manifest
• catalogue raisonné
• timetable

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tilt
• tip
• bend
• nod
• cock
• inclination
• angling
• twist
• turn
• bow
• dip
• veer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strip
• ribbon
• slip
• tape
• bandage
• binding
• belt
• strap
• swatch
• slat
• band
• girth
• swath

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventory
• count
• number
• itemize
• enumerate
• mark
• numerate
• tick (off)
• check (off)

2

as in to enter

to put (someone or something) on a list

her number isn't listed in the phone book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enter
• record
• catalog
• index
• file
• schedule
• slate
• register
• enroll
• book
• compile
• note
• card
• inscribe
• classify
• put down
• tabulate
• tally
• reschedule

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delete

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enroll
• enlist
• register
• matriculate
• inscribe
• induct
• book
• schedule
• draft
• conscript
• wait-list
• impanel
• muster
• check in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exclude
• reject
• omit
• delist
• check off
• expel
• overlook
• expunge

4

as in to recite

to specify one after another

do I need to list all of the reasons why your idea won't work?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recite
• detail
• outline
• catalog
• mention
• enumerate
• itemize
• tick (off)
• inventory
• figure
• reel off
• chart
• cite
• rehearse
• calculate
• name
• tabulate
• tally
• estimate
• graph
• numerate
• compute
• diagram
• reckon

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slope
• tilt
• tip
• angle
• lean
• heel
• incline
• cant
• cock
• pitch
• slant
• bank
• deviate
• retreat
• bend
• descend
• decline
• veer
• swerve
• recline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• level
• straighten
• even
• flatten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of list

Noun

About 260 California billionaires would be subject to Proposition 40’s one-time 5% wealth tax according to the Forbes Real-Time billionaires list. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

But the real reason this outing cracks the list isn’t simply the six touchdowns. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

Rams receiver Puka Nacua did not practice Friday because of a calf injury and was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

To be sure, the question asking voters to name their top concerns lists several economy- and cost-related topics separately, subdividing an issue that might otherwise rank higher if lumped into a single category. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026