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
Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
But the aesthetic alone isn’t why the Grey, the restaurant housed there, routinely ranks on lists of the city’s best places to dine.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Tennessee frequently ranks high among Forbes lists, including for best company culture, best large employers, wealthiest individuals, and best overall.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 19 Feb. 2026
There were four lists compiled from different publications, ranging from 48 to 70 people who died.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
With an intuitive user interface and transcription utility that provides audio asset management, enabling direct access to edit decision lists and audio session files, Kraken expedites the assembly of audio files while providing visual aids to find and resolve issues.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Democrats hold health care as a strength With health care at the top of Americans’ priority lists as costs and premiums rise, Democrats have a possible advantage going into the midterm year.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
How to vote in the 10BEST lists 10BEST experts make nominations for awards in travel and lifestyle categories, and readers can select the top picks by casting their votes on the website.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
Thousands of kids from neighborhoods zoned to chronically underperforming district schools sit on charter school wait lists.
—Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
For perspective, Shawnee’s Chamber of Commerce lists the city as having five hotels.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Beneath the number, my phone screen lists the county of origin.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Texas also lists Presidents’ Day on its holiday and recognition calendar.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
TrumpRx lists discount prices for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy injectable version and weight-loss pill as well as Eli Lilly's Zepbound shot.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The brochure lists two suggested Bay Area base camps.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Anyone can check whether a rental is properly registered by using the interactive LOJIC map, which lists registration status and host information.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Playoff team needs Our Packers beat reporter Matt Schneidman is skeptical about Green Bay’s Super Bowl chances with Nixon as its top corner, and lists that role in today’s story on the biggest needs for all 32 teams.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Health and environment worries Health concerns related to the plant also top many residents’ lists of data center gripes.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
But the aesthetic alone isn’t why the Grey, the restaurant housed there, routinely ranks on lists of the city’s best places to dine.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Tennessee frequently ranks high among Forbes lists, including for best company culture, best large employers, wealthiest individuals, and best overall.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 19 Feb. 2026
There were four lists compiled from different publications, ranging from 48 to 70 people who died.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
With an intuitive user interface and transcription utility that provides audio asset management, enabling direct access to edit decision lists and audio session files, Kraken expedites the assembly of audio files while providing visual aids to find and resolve issues.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Democrats hold health care as a strength With health care at the top of Americans’ priority lists as costs and premiums rise, Democrats have a possible advantage going into the midterm year.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
How to vote in the 10BEST lists 10BEST experts make nominations for awards in travel and lifestyle categories, and readers can select the top picks by casting their votes on the website.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
Thousands of kids from neighborhoods zoned to chronically underperforming district schools sit on charter school wait lists.
—Darius Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
While the city’s Engineering & Capital Projects website lists the project as partially funded, Becker said the construction contract is fully funded.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
For perspective, Shawnee’s Chamber of Commerce lists the city as having five hotels.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Beneath the number, my phone screen lists the county of origin.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
Texas also lists Presidents’ Day on its holiday and recognition calendar.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
TrumpRx lists discount prices for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy injectable version and weight-loss pill as well as Eli Lilly's Zepbound shot.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The brochure lists two suggested Bay Area base camps.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Anyone can check whether a rental is properly registered by using the interactive LOJIC map, which lists registration status and host information.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Playoff team needs Our Packers beat reporter Matt Schneidman is skeptical about Green Bay’s Super Bowl chances with Nixon as its top corner, and lists that role in today’s story on the biggest needs for all 32 teams.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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