lists 1 of 5

plural of list

lists

2 of 5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

lists

3 of 5

noun (3)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

lists

4 of 5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

4

lists

5 of 5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lists
Noun
Often found as sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate on product ingredient lists, the foaming surfactants are used in many shampoos to give your hair and scalp a very thorough cleanse. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026 The lists began alternating between male and female names for Atlantic storms in 1979. Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026 By early June, 44% of shoppers had already received their class supply lists, compared with 38% at the same point in 2025. Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The National Hurricane Center has a set number of lists, which include one pre-determined name for every letter of the alphabet, that are used on a rotational basis, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Names are used in sequence and the lists repeat every seventh year. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The portrayal would forever send It to the top of lists for King’s best TV projects, rivaled only by the earlier Salem’s Lot. Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The rules do not give the Postal Service authority to dictate which voters may appear on state lists. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Retailers who used to treat the month as clearance time now have a live, motivated shopper base still filling gaps in supply lists. Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
Xbox lists Xbox Play Anywhere, while PS5 lists the game as PS5 Pro Enhanced. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 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 The archive Mittelman created covers every iteration of the live-theater playhouse and has several sections, one of which lists the name of everyone who ever performed on its stage. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The Cook Political Report lists the race as a solid Democratic seat. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026 Zillow lists the average home value in Brooklyn at just under $420,000 as of the end of June, up about 8% from a year earlier. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026 Usha lists the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) among its certifications. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 She was sentenced to 240 months in state prison, and the court database lists 648 days as served. Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 PennDOT’s project page lists a fall 2026 construction start and an early 2028 completion, though the timeline could change once the contract is awarded. Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
Noun
  • David Jefferys All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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
  • Sign up to get expert tips on the best of Southern California's beaches, trails, parks, deserts, forests and mountains in your inbox every Thursday.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Shipping and tanker expert David Wech of Vortexa explains why and some tips to help navigate it.
    Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That includes simple double-ribbon tail lights, a delightfully unfussy side profile, and absolutely astounding headlights that somehow emanate from jewellike strips that run across the nose of the vehicle.
    Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Sidewalk watering is more likely to happen where the sprinkler is too wide, so narrow grassy strips could be replaced with xeric landscaping or native plants, Howarth said.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 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
  • Defensive player of the week Senior defensive back/wide receiver Luke Sickmeir records two of Wauconda’s four interceptions and six tackles — and also makes a touchdown catch — in a 32-21 nonconference win over Hinsdale South.
    Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of capturing screenshots or screen recordings, OpenAI says Computer History records interaction events.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Conflict can arise when one parent enrolls a child in an activity without considering its effect on the other parent’s work schedule, parenting time or financial obligations.
    Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Singapore enrolls first-time visitors’ facial, iris, and fingerprint biometrics.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster