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plural of list

lists

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noun (2)

plural of list
as in tips
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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lists

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noun (3)

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

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lists

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of list
1
as in inventories
to make a list of the coach listed the people on the team

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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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lists

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of list
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
Noun
Three lists were created to showcase the best large, midsize and small cities to be a first time homeowner. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 In addition to the Top Streaming Albums chart, the collection conquers the Billboard 200, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums lists. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Advertisement Raw oysters and shellfish Raw oysters show up on a lot of experts' no-go lists. Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026 Will the ’90s-specific set lists continue throughout the MSG visit? Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 2026 The lawsuit lists breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligent misrepresentation among its causes for action and seeks declaratory relief via jury trial. Chaewon Chung july 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 Several airlines are known for having top-end economy class cabins, and Emirates consistently appears on those lists. Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 The judge has also noted that doctors on witness lists for the defense and prosecution will likely offer different opinions on Clancy’s mental illness and culpability. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026 Conversely, only one country in North America made a significant show on both lists. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Verb
What to Eat on the MIND Diet The Dementia Society of America lists the core foods. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 The opera company currently lists six staff members on its website. Catherine Muccigrosso july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 The Department of Health’s website still lists Guarino as a registered nurse until his license expires in April 2027. Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 The pay scale, which has circulated widely on social media, lists cashiers, warehouse workers, maintenance employees and grocery stockers starting at $20 an hour. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026 On the cusp of thirty, when Hotchkiss lists ‘all the terrible things’ he’s done in his young life, romantic transgressions are not among them. Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 The Port of Helsinki lists tram 6 as the public transit connection from the district, although passengers at the outer cruise berths should expect a 20 minute walk before reaching the stop. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The website lists a maximum capacity of 232 vehicle reservations and 50 pedestrian/bicycle reservations per day. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 The lawsuit lists Nick Avdis, an attorney who spoke at the meeting on behalf of landowners, as a party of interest. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
Noun
  • Identify which ASINs use synthetic human figures, starting with highest-traffic listings and main images, then A+ modules and brand store pages.
    Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • There’s also a bulk listing feature that helps create multiple listings at once.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Morris won’t be checking in for permission slips or tips on what to do.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Safety tips Coast Guard Southeast District Recreational Boating Safety Specialist Scott Szczepaniak emphasized that boat operators need to turn engines completely off when people are diving and swimming in the water.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • The pursuit came to an end after officers deployed spike strips and disabled the car.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
  • Edward’s new Adana filet saute is reminiscent of Iraqi beef chillifry and Turkish et sote, with strips of filet mignon sautéed with onions, tomatoes, pepper paste and a touch of Persian curry powder.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • About 20% of the Constitution itemizes things that the federal and state governments may not do.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
  • If one spouse itemizes deductions, the other must also itemize.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Some of the fatality figures Trump cited appear to be approximations and don't precisely match Defense Department records.
    Mary Bruce, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Velasquez has an active sales agent license in the state, according to Texas Real Estate Commission records.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Undrea Polite, a Brooklyn paraprofessional of three decades from School District 75, which enrolls students with the most significant disabilities, added the bill was necessary to recruit and retain qualified staff.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026
  • For example, someone who enrolls $10,000 worth of debt could owe up to $2,500 in fees at the end.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Dodd recites it from memory in Wolverine’s voice with a growl.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • That district, which used to favor Democrats, now tilts Republican.
    Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • When force is applied, the pillar tilts toward the point of contact, compressing the corresponding chamber and pushing fluid through soft tubes to actuators.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

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