as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
an alphabetical listing of all of the students currently enrolled in the school
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as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
the listing battleship limped back to port for repairs
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as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
the listing lines of a poem scrawled on a chalkboard
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as in inventorying
to make a list of
the coach listed the people on the team
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as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list
her number isn't listed in the phone book
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as in enrolling
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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as in reciting
to specify one after another
do I need to list all of the reasons why your idea won't work?
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as in sloping
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 listing
Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But Stander, Cody and the historian Paul George caution that the state’s recommendation and a National Register listing are honorary.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The moves come following completion of Blue Ant’s reverse takeover transaction and Toronto Stock Exchange listing.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The listing marks the first time an LGBTQ pilgrimage has been included in the Vatican’s Jubilee program.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
But Stander, Cody and the historian Paul George caution that the state’s recommendation and a National Register listing are honorary.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The moves come following completion of Blue Ant’s reverse takeover transaction and Toronto Stock Exchange listing.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listing
Noun
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ellison held second place prior to earnings release Ellison’s rise comes a day after Forbes released its list of the world’s richest people.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even when Clark returned, her performance was uneven.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Light and shadow play across the tilted façades, creating a dynamic and surreal composition.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The tilted pinnacle resembles a jaunty ship cutting through clear air.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Anthony has an oblique strain that could sideline him for four to six weeks, according to Alex Cora.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hill was set to participate in parts of practice Wednesday after missing three-plus weeks with an oblique injury; McDaniel said his return has gone well.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The dust of Ogunleye, the crooked end of the street, the large canal by my uncle’s shop, the small stream of water that flowed behind our house into the large canal at the other end of the street, the foul smell that overcame the street the first time, the getting used to, the boys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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For a Chicago Cubs lineup that has struggled lately to consistently score runs, let alone put up a crooked number, Friday’s opener against the Colorado Rockies provided the ideal bounce-back environment coming off the sweep in San Francisco.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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The platform was then embroiled in the Cambridge Analytica scandal and accused of allowing misinformation that skewed elections in the US and other western countries, and led to massacres in places like Myanmar.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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She’s designed her menu to make that experience seamless, heavily skewed toward small plates meant for sharing.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Both show the shift of weight from one foot to the other and the emphasis on the arching and diagonal twist of the torso, which creates a sense of motion and emotion.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
30 Aug. 2025
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Though not common, these ports are becoming more popular, thanks to their convenience with plugging in electronics with diagonal cords or plugs that need to be plugged in at awkward locations.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Two of Luzardo’s worst starts post-tipping — against the Red Sox on July 23 and the Reds on July 4 — produced a combined eight walks.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Listing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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