lists 1 of 5

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
Sadio Mane is one of the only players across the lists in each position to be the record transfer for consecutive ages. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Predictably, the Big Ten and SEC dominate most lists of the toughest schedules in the country in 2026. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Ariana Grande Reaches 10 Charting Projects Grande is up to a milestone 10 charting releases on several of the lists where Petal debuts this time around. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Click here for the full schedule of essays, lists, and in-depth interviews. Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 Florida has dozens of native animals on the federal and state endangered species lists, including the Florida panther, West Indian manatee, Smalltooth sawfish, Hawksbill sea turtle and the Everglades snail kite. Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Rather than relying on a small number of large prime contractors for all parts, the Navy and other services have broadened their qualified supplier lists. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Beyond the official count Ukraine’s Bring Kids Back UA, the official tracker of abducted children, lists over 20,000 possible cases of forcible deportation and transfer of children by Russia. Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Some of the world's most popular automakers use long lists of standard features to create a competitive edge against rivals. Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
At least 22 hospices that opened in the Friar Street building were later terminated by Medicare, though that number is likely higher because the federal database only lists hospices by the most recent address. Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 The largest, Lithia Motors, lists 466 dealerships under its control. Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Missouri claims to lead the Border War 58-54-9, while Kansas lists Mizzou’s lead at 57-55-9. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Also be wary of a proprietary blend that lists no per-ingredient amounts. Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The product information also lists autonomous wireless charging. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 As of Thursday morning, Cal Fire lists the Gann Fire at 10,373 acres and 26% contained. Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The Instagram post lists the Roseville location as 1913 Douglas Blvd. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Blair, whose IMDb site lists dozens of movies and television shows dating back to 1968, founded her foundation in 2003 to rehabilitate and rescue abandoned and abused animals. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
Noun
  • Suddenly, listings could reach far beyond the local neighborhood, nudging open the door to what had long been a niche corner of second-hand shopping.
    Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Miami metro area has a significant shortage of affordable listings for many of those looking to buy houses.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • San Bernardino deputies said the Sheriff's Rural Crimes Task Force took over the investigation and asked anyone with tips to send them to law enforcement.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Brian May, a founding member of the iconic rock band Queen and an eclipse enthusiast, posted a video to Instagram to share his excitement — along with some safety tips.
    Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As somebody who has done reality TV before, what is your take on how House of Stassi strips down this fourth wall?
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Another confounding detail surrounding Ge’s death is that when he was found, his hands and feet were bound, and bedsheet strips were tied around his chest, according to his autopsy report.
    Connor Greene, Time, 10 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
  • All this while Rollins was being paid $190,999 as DA, state Comptroller payroll records state.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of producing lengthy episodes, the firm records short interview-style conversations addressing common legal questions and shares them as bite-sized videos across digital platforms.
    Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Alum Rock Union enrolls less than half of the students of its peak years in the early 2000s, and a $20-million budget shortfall in the 2024-25 school year resulted in multiple school closures and consolidations.
    Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Attracted by low premiums and supplemental benefits, Medicare Advantage now enrolls more than 54% of the Medicare-eligible population.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 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
  • The district, which previously favored Democrats, now tilts toward Republicans, and some Memphis voters have raised concerns that their representation has been diminished.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • To turn, the system tilts the internal flywheel toward either side.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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