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
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 June 2026
This is also why many email lists quietly fail.
—Sun Yi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Along with ByHeart and Nara, the past few years have ushered in competitors like Bobbie, the European brand Kendamil, and most recently, Little Spoon — all geared toward upscale, health-conscious parents, the type likely to frequent farmers markets and scrutinize ingredient lists on food packaging.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 18 June 2026
The streamer said the film has clocked 600M views since its debut and hit the top 10 in all 93 countries where the streamer has top 10 lists.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The dispatch Buried in my loft, alongside decades-old reporter’s notebooks, is a collection of volumes each about the size of a copy of Vanity Fair — albeit not as glossy — containing lists of brokers’ analysts.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026
To work around this, LLM hackers turned to markup language, which, among other things, allows users to add formatting elements such as headings, lists, and links to text without the need for HTML tags.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
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
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
As Orion's Belt and the bright stars of winter appear in the east just after an early sunset, telescopes are added to Christmas lists.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 June 2026
This is also why many email lists quietly fail.
—Sun Yi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Along with ByHeart and Nara, the past few years have ushered in competitors like Bobbie, the European brand Kendamil, and most recently, Little Spoon — all geared toward upscale, health-conscious parents, the type likely to frequent farmers markets and scrutinize ingredient lists on food packaging.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 18 June 2026
The streamer said the film has clocked 600M views since its debut and hit the top 10 in all 93 countries where the streamer has top 10 lists.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The dispatch Buried in my loft, alongside decades-old reporter’s notebooks, is a collection of volumes each about the size of a copy of Vanity Fair — albeit not as glossy — containing lists of brokers’ analysts.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026
To work around this, LLM hackers turned to markup language, which, among other things, allows users to add formatting elements such as headings, lists, and links to text without the need for HTML tags.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
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
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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Ticket Scams Fraudsters often create fake ticket websites, counterfeit tickets, and fraudulent social media listings.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Now, if the tire ends up blowing out on you anyway, here are some lifesaving tips to follow.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook a few strips of diced bacon until almost crispy.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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The review found no evidence that each cycle of weight loss and regain strips progressively more muscle than fat.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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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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The character launches a music career, records songs and steps into the spotlight.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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That lines up with data from plague outbreaks thousands of years later in London, when parish records document local children bearing the brunt of the plague’s death toll.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
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Encouraged by Lisa, Marge enrolls in a painting class at Springfield Community College and ends up winning the college art show.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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According to the college’s most recent figures, Lake Forest College enrolls more than 1,800 students from 43 states and 114 countries.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Erivo plays 23 characters and recites approximately 20,000 words of dialogue over the course of two hours.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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So instead of rotating with its axis straight up and down, the Earth tilts slightly to one side.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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When that income stream is smaller, less secure, or more burdened by caregiving obligations, the optimal portfolio tilts toward safety.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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