LISTS Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

plural of list

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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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

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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deletes

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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generalizes

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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

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 Full lists of participants in both fairs are below. —

News Desk, Artforum, 11 June 2026 These country rich lists together with the annual World’s Billionaires ranking prove that Asians have cracked the wealth creation code. —

Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The spot boasts, as promised, juicy chicken and one of the best beer lists in the airport. —

Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026 The federal lawsuit filed last November and amended in March lists as its defendants Proctor; MSP Sgt. —

Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026

Verb

Sol's portfolio also lists a range of skills and hobbies, including singing, yoga and painting. —

Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Data from CarGurus, a website that lists vehicles for sale by dealers, show that two of the three types of 2025 CR-V hybrids list for at least 90% of their original MSRP, and all three trims of the 2024 model year retain 80% of their initial value. —

Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 Airbnb Experiences lists thousands of hands-on activities in cities around the world, all led by locals. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 The federal record lists the city of Boston, not Transdev, as the carrier. —

Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026 The organizer expects more than 6,000 attendees, mainly the public officials who issue municipal debt and manage public funds, and lists more than 80 education sessions across budgeting, debt issuance, public investing and financial technology. —

Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Avante Capital Partners of Los Angeles lists Rifle in its portfolio as an active investment. —

Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026 The table lists the family offices with big deals made in May 2026. —

Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 5 June 2026 The site lists fasting insulin levels, HOMA-IR and QUICKI as the most accessible direct measures of insulin resistance, while reserving the euglycemic insulin clamp for research settings. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

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Noun

All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
The three listings are expected to tally as much as hundreds of billions of dollars in massive sales, both an opportunity for everyday investors to buy into some of the buzziest AI startups and a major test of the market’s appetite for AI firms.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026