as in listings
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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as in inventories
to make a list of
the coach listed the people on the team
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as in records
to put (someone or something) on a list
her number isn't listed in the phone book
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as in enrolls
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 recites
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 tilts
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 lists
Alex Longley, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Payrolls include the 942 players on opening day rosters and injured lists.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Put the records next to those lists and the picture is obvious.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Whittaker’s view of the outdoors went deeper than summit logs and gear lists.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
The two sides may be entering talks with long lists of demands and grievances, but no practical negotiator sticks to an opening bid.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Shifting state policies and oversight have put pressure on youth residential treatment facilities to address growing wait lists, Gowdy said, even if that means taking on children and teens whose needs are not aligned with what facilities can offer.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
These weekly lists are certainly not exhaustive — they’re curated guides of just a few activities around town that catch our eye.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The former Northeastern University standout was ranked outside all of the major top 100 prospect lists and was described by Baseball America’s scouting report as someone who projects as a back-end starter.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The school currently lists no coaches for its men’s or women’s basketball teams.
—Mac Engel
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Saulnier lists 85 types of omelets, ranging from Américaine, Andalouse, and Archiduc to Turque, Vichy, and Victoria.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
DraftKings lists the two-time winner as a +405 favorite.
—Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The Harrisonville School District’s website lists Parkhurst as the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources and operations, a position he’s held since July 2023, according to a resume listed on his personal website.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Plus, the happy hour menu also lists zero-proof drinks such as $9 mocktails and $6 alcohol-free beers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Because this squirrel is so shy and hard to spot, no one knows how many remain, which is one reason the state of Florida lists it as threatened.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
His contract with the T lists him as a senior advisor for capital/operations/safety.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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One trading company booked a vessel to haul 1 million barrels from Iraq on Wednesday, according to lists of charters compiled by Bloomberg.
—Alex Longley, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Payrolls include the 942 players on opening day rosters and injured lists.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Put the records next to those lists and the picture is obvious.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Whittaker’s view of the outdoors went deeper than summit logs and gear lists.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
The two sides may be entering talks with long lists of demands and grievances, but no practical negotiator sticks to an opening bid.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Shifting state policies and oversight have put pressure on youth residential treatment facilities to address growing wait lists, Gowdy said, even if that means taking on children and teens whose needs are not aligned with what facilities can offer.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
These weekly lists are certainly not exhaustive — they’re curated guides of just a few activities around town that catch our eye.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The former Northeastern University standout was ranked outside all of the major top 100 prospect lists and was described by Baseball America’s scouting report as someone who projects as a back-end starter.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Her death certificate lists the cause as accidental, but her dad rejects that with every fiber of his being.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The school currently lists no coaches for its men’s or women’s basketball teams.
—Mac Engel
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Saulnier lists 85 types of omelets, ranging from Américaine, Andalouse, and Archiduc to Turque, Vichy, and Victoria.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
DraftKings lists the two-time winner as a +405 favorite.
—Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The Harrisonville School District’s website lists Parkhurst as the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources and operations, a position he’s held since July 2023, according to a resume listed on his personal website.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Plus, the happy hour menu also lists zero-proof drinks such as $9 mocktails and $6 alcohol-free beers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Because this squirrel is so shy and hard to spot, no one knows how many remain, which is one reason the state of Florida lists it as threatened.
—Eve Bohnett, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
His contract with the T lists him as a senior advisor for capital/operations/safety.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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