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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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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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verb (1)

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

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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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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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Noun
What that looks like in practice is a collection of 10 songs that range from glum balladry to cautiously ecstatic nu-disco, created with a high-class list of collaborators, including Air’s Nicolas Godin (the album was primarily recorded at Godin’s Paris studio) and Étienne de Crécy. Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026 The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list of the top 50 donors this past year doesn’t include Scott. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026
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Ben Saraf entered the day listed as questionable with a left calf contusion but has since been upgraded to available. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026 Here are 15 events and shows to experience this spring, from March 20 to June 20, listed in chronological order. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for list

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“List.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/list. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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