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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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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
Guest lists of hundreds of people and celebrations lasting up to three or four days are hardly uncommon, usually a mix of traditional rituals and elaborate parties. CNN Money, 30 July 2026 The resources Missing Link lists on its website are designed to benefit a family member of a missing person. Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 29 July 2026 The collection declines on the remaining three lists where it can be found this time around. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Fool Me Once, released in January 2024, was on the chart for a while with 98 million views over its first 13 weeks (the cutoff point for Netflix’s all-time lists), but it has since been bumped down a few spots. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 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 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 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
Verb
The Pentagon also lists 420 troops as wounded in action during Operation Epic Fury. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026 What to Eat on the MIND Diet The Dementia Society of America lists the core foods. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 Martinez echoes these sentiments and lists a collapsible water bottle as one of her favorite travel accessories. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 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
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
  • Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images The Pentagon released a guide earlier this month to educate the public about dangers posed by small unmanned aircraft systems and offer tips on how to defend against them.
    Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • See tips for hiking in bear country When in bear country, Fish and Wildlife recommends hiking in small groups and making noise to alert bears to your presence.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 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
  • Each year, the department faces lawsuits cataloging records inquiries that the LAPD failed to respond to by the 10-day or 24-day deadline.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • The alleged crime In the early hours of May 10, 2025, Pearson allegedly approached the house where the victim was sleeping, court records state.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 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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