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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
Nigerian-British filmmaker Ngozi Onwurah’s name and work rarely factor into lists and reappraisals of the best films of the 1990s. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 The timeline listed in the request for proposal lists the closing around November to December 2026, but says the dates are subject to change. Mary Ella Hastings july 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026 Official histories of the English monarchy also commonly begin their post-Conquest lists with William I, even though the monarchy itself long predates 1066. Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026 The answer is unlikely to be louder claims or longer ingredient lists. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 To facilitate the process, the electoral agency, the Provisional Electoral Council, will launch an online platform so that parties can register and upload their membership lists. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 As the second season of The Pitt began airing, Brittany Allen began seeing a passionate fan reaction to her character, Roxie Hamler, a terminally ill cancer patient, and saw her name pop up on a number of early Emmy predictions lists. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 In the first half of 2026, Sky has not had a single title break into the official weekly lists of the top 50 biggest shows on British television. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Comprehensive lists of both land and water trails can be found on the National Park Service's website. Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Verb
The signage for the suite, however, still lists another business that is connected to TourProdEnter. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 If all goes to plan, the campaign lists worldwide delivery, with shipping estimated to begin in October 2026. New Atlas, 10 July 2026 Caesar’s Sports Book lists former tennis star Mardy Fish (+285), last year’s winner and former hockey star Joe Pavelski (+290), former pitcher John Smoltz (+450) and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry (+450) atop the betting odds. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 The out-of-date Harold’s Chicken Shack company website lists 47 official franchise locations nationwide, primarily through brand licensing rather than a traditional, rigid corporate structure. Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 As of Wednesday, the center's calendar lists a small roster of programs, including outdoor free movie screenings, workshops for children, and five free live performances in July on its Millennium Stage. Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 8 July 2026 Having said that, Buhler lists some of the very real advantages that Americans have in being situated stateside, in an era where geopolitical challenges certainly apply. John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Florida’s death row roster lists four other men who are already 80 and one who’s 79. Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026 The venue's website lists a June 28 concert by Rüfüs Du Sol and a July 7 performance by Bon Jovi, with no public events scheduled in between. Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
Noun
  • All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • According to product listings on online sales and import platforms, Fujian Huiteng makes shoes for both Chinese and foreign brands.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • While experts have tips for preparing food at home, dining out means letting someone else do the prep work, including washing produce and cooking food to the right temperature.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to call CMPD Detective Jackie Carter at 704-432-8477 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-334-1600.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • It’s topped with edamame, corn ribs, crunchy tortilla strips, and sherry dressing—because after a day in the theme park, a vegetable-forward entree is always welcome.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 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
  • Court records from Davidson County, Tennessee, showed an improper vehicle lighting and speeding charge, both misdemeanors, for Johnson in 2023.
    Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The unidentified student told a school resource officer in December 2023, who informed the principal about what happened, court records state.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Unlike Virginia, however, Michigan enrolls a smaller—though still majority—percentage of in-state students.
    Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Erivo plays 23 characters and recites approximately 20,000 words of dialogue over the course of two hours.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Cybersecurity spending stays sturdy because the threat keeps getting worse, and this particular shift tilts the advantage toward the narrow set of platforms built to fight at machine speed rather than every vendor with a security label.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The blood orange and yuzu sound lovely in theory, but the vanilla tilts it into dessert territory — way too sweet and rich.
    Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

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