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
Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Restricting mail-in voting Trump has also issued an order that threatens states' control over voter lists and interferes with mail-in voting.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 14 June 2026
This method also avoids commercial oven cleaners, which often contain lengthy ingredient lists.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Both sales and streams are included in the ranking's methodology, and according to Luminate, 35 Biggest Hits moved another 16,600 equivalent units in the tracking frame reflected on the current lists between those two consumption metrics.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Discerning consumers, however, may notice small but significant differences in ingredient lists depending on whether their purchases are made in the European Union or the United States.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
What sets these acne-safe formulas apart is their lightweight, noncomedogenic ingredient lists, carefully designed to keep pores clear while helping minimize redness and excess shine.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Already in recent weeks, lists of the season’s best-performing shows over 28 days and 35 days, covering most — but not all — of the 2025-26 season have been released.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The Star last checked prices Tuesday, June 9, where FIFA’s website lists lowest get-in price for the Tuesday, June 16, group stage match is currently listed at $625.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Austin Horn
june 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The lawsuit lists four causes of action, including assault and battery against the city of Elk Grove; negligence against the city, the county and state, as well as civil rights violations.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
But that's not likely to happen this week as the CME Group's FedWatch tool lists a rate cut likelihood at just over 1% as of Monday morning.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
OpenSecrets lists him as one of the top five donors to federal races in the past three election cycles.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The sheriff’s office report lists 11 complaints involving Cutler’s dogs since September 2025.
—Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Pricing and plan differences Because every property features a unique layout and level of infestation, neither company lists flat-rate pricing online.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Ubie lists four telltale signs that caffeine tolerance has set in.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The bankruptcy filing lists a $433,000 security deposit for its office lease as one of Keel Labs’ assets.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Noun
In the face of difficult definition, one generates lists.
—Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Restricting mail-in voting Trump has also issued an order that threatens states' control over voter lists and interferes with mail-in voting.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 14 June 2026
This method also avoids commercial oven cleaners, which often contain lengthy ingredient lists.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Both sales and streams are included in the ranking's methodology, and according to Luminate, 35 Biggest Hits moved another 16,600 equivalent units in the tracking frame reflected on the current lists between those two consumption metrics.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Discerning consumers, however, may notice small but significant differences in ingredient lists depending on whether their purchases are made in the European Union or the United States.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
What sets these acne-safe formulas apart is their lightweight, noncomedogenic ingredient lists, carefully designed to keep pores clear while helping minimize redness and excess shine.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Already in recent weeks, lists of the season’s best-performing shows over 28 days and 35 days, covering most — but not all — of the 2025-26 season have been released.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
The Star last checked prices Tuesday, June 9, where FIFA’s website lists lowest get-in price for the Tuesday, June 16, group stage match is currently listed at $625.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Verb
His resume lists educational roles in New Jersey and business ventures in Jamaica.
—Austin Horn
june 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The lawsuit lists four causes of action, including assault and battery against the city of Elk Grove; negligence against the city, the county and state, as well as civil rights violations.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
But that's not likely to happen this week as the CME Group's FedWatch tool lists a rate cut likelihood at just over 1% as of Monday morning.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
OpenSecrets lists him as one of the top five donors to federal races in the past three election cycles.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The sheriff’s office report lists 11 complaints involving Cutler’s dogs since September 2025.
—Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Pricing and plan differences Because every property features a unique layout and level of infestation, neither company lists flat-rate pricing online.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Ubie lists four telltale signs that caffeine tolerance has set in.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The bankruptcy filing lists a $433,000 security deposit for its office lease as one of Keel Labs’ assets.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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OpenAI and Anthropic will easily overshadow the size of other public listings in the past two decades, or ever.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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Thick hair can rock medium and long hairstyles all day long with a few flattering tips.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Crafted from soft, flexible silicone and durable stainless steel with smooth silicone tips, these BPA-free straws are built to last without retaining tastes, odors, or wear over time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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And it's created by manipulating these individual strips and coils of dough.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Dec. 2025
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Schreiber stopped in front of the large, dirty door that was held together with metal strips, fished in his pockets for a key, and turned it twice in the lock.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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About 20% of the Constitution itemizes things that the federal and state governments may not do.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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If one spouse itemizes deductions, the other must also itemize.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Brown, who records show had a history of mental illness and incarceration, also faces federal charges in the case.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated December 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Dec. 2025
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This surveillance network indiscriminately records millions of trips every month, whether people are on their way to work, dropping their kids off at school, seeking health care, going to a place of worship or attending a protest.—
Lisa Femia,
Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2025
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Emmet Truesdale enrolls in a clinical trial for a new weight loss product and, while the results are miraculous, the side effects are nothing short of horrifying.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Fridley Middle enrolls students from all over the metro area and is very diverse, a fact the teachers and administrators are proud of.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Every morning, Elia recites the traditional Jewish morning prayers out loud.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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After that, the platform holding the train of riders tilts the entire coaster into a 90-degree vertical position, forcing the riders to look straight down.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Described by the park as a record-breaking attraction, Siren's Curse tilts riders at a 90-degree angle, holding them vertically as the track locks into place before the first drop.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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