lists 1 of 5

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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3
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
The administration didn't meet its own deadline today to publish its state-by-state lists of eligible voters. Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 O’Hare netted eight goals and provided eight assists in the league for Sheffield United last season, second only to Hamer in both lists at the Lane. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 My core programming prioritizes immediate scannability, short sentences, and bulleted lists. New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 Krastsvetmet's products meet international standards and are included in 'Good Delivery' lists (high delivery quality) on international markets. Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan,ananya Chetia,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 In their marathon 10-hour meeting Tuesday, the commissioners voted along party lines to approve 29% fewer Election Day and 6% fewer early voting centers compared to the November 2022 lists. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 But if the stay is lifted or overturned, USPS would require states to submit lists of mail ballot recipients and get approval for envelope and ballot designs with individualized barcodes. Peter Weber, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 Newsweek also offers lists of the best places in the country to work in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services and tech. Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 His order would require the Department of Homeland Security to compile state lists of eligible voters. Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
Burning Man lists it at 72 feet long and 17 feet tall, roughly the length of a large motor yacht. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The Pentagon also lists more than 400 troops as wounded in action during Operation Epic Fury. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Cook Political Report lists the race as a toss-up, while recent polling has shown the candidates within close single-digit margins of each other. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026 Kodaiko Ramen & Bar’s menu also lists non-ramen food items such as chicken katsu sando, chicken karaage and shrimp toast. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 His IMdB page lists an upcoming comedy film, Extra’d Out, as being in pre-production. Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 The school is lists its purpose as to to engage in educational, religious, and charitable activities. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Aug. 2026 The museum’s statement lists the same personal information identified in the complaint as having been compromised, and added that categories of data varied across individuals. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The team did not disclose a cause of death, but a medical examiner’s report in Montgomery County (Texas) lists a death on June 28 matching the name of Oliver’s son as an accidental drowning. Tim Graham, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
Noun
  • Yes, features a full-service spa All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That move was designed to curb the practice of hiding listings, since sellers likely wouldn’t want to lose the option of listing on Zillow if brokers can’t find a buyer.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Here are our top tips for unlocking affordable airfares through the end of the year.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Their customers comment in the livestream’s chat, order hundreds of products during a session, and sometimes send tips and the occasional boba.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The downside is that not all wooden magnetic strips are created equal.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Prior research had shown that cotton strips could also be used to assess decomposition, so why not engage in a bit of citizen science and ask volunteers to bury cotton underpants for a couple of months, then dig them up and record the results?
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 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
  • Provenance records where instructions, credentials or actions came from.
    Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • He is accused of touching a 16-year-old with his hand, court records state.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Western Hills Elementary, the document says, enrolls 192 students, with roughly 36 of those students in the school’s autism program.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But the measure said offering a discount to a customer who enrolls in a loyalty, membership or rewards program would continue to be allowed.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 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
  • Pelvic tilts When instructed to stay in one place, our pelvis, seeking comfort, can tilt itself into an anterior (towards the front of your body) or posterior (towards the back of your body) position.
    Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This piece then dramatically tilts down joining the rest of the track before the ride car rockets down the vertical drop.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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