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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

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

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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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2
as in records
to put (someone or something) on a list her number isn't listed in the phone book

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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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4
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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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
His successes in previous years mean clubs and national teams across the world place his name high up on their lists of targets for vacant managerial positions. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Librarians will be on hand for sapphic book recommendations (a part of BPL’s ongoing BookMatch program, which curates reading lists for all ages and interests) and free giveaways are also promised. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Guest lists of hundreds of people and celebrations lasting up to three or four days are hardly uncommon, usually a mix of traditional rituals and elaborate parties. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 The former president has frequently said the lists reflect his personal listening habits rather than recommendations from staff, according to the Hill. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026 All of these novelists have been featured on past Obama favorites lists. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The resources Missing Link lists on its website are designed to benefit a family member of a missing person. — Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 29 July 2026 Tap the Device button to view lists of recent alerts and emergency calls and to create a geofence. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 Fool Me Once, released in January 2024, was on the chart for a while with 98 million views over its first 13 weeks (the cutoff point for Netflix’s all-time lists), but it has since been bumped down a few spots. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Verb
Cook Political Report lists the general election race as a solid Democratic seat, citing Spanberger’s double-digit win statewide last year. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026 The donation of 11 soccer-match tickets worth $3,500 each made the GMCVB the source of the largest contribution in 2026 to A Bolder Florida, which lists Rodriguez as its chairman. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The incident report lists two possible suspects in connection to the killing. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 The secretaries demanded detailed descriptions of the methodology DHS used as well as transparency about what state voter lists DHS analyzed. — Miles Parks, NPR, 31 July 2026 The petition also lists examples of evidence not presented at trial that, per the attorney, could prove Shirilla’s innocence. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 The petition, a copy of which was obtained by PEOPLE, also lists examples of evidence not presented at trial that, per the attorney, could prove Mackenzie’s innocence. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Beyond that, there are no major new features, though security patches are a big part of the mix — Apple’s security support page lists almost 80 security fixes. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The Pentagon also lists 420 troops as wounded in action during Operation Epic Fury. — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
  1. listings
  2. tips
  3. strips
  4. itemizes
  5. records
  6. enrolls
  7. recites
  8. tilts
Noun
  • Rather than scrolling through static product listings, buyers interact directly with sellers, ask questions during livestream, and compete against each other in fast-moving auctions.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For buyers, whether searching for a billionaire’s waterfront estate or a first home, the change allows their real estate agents to search listings across five counties through a single MLS instead of multiple regional systems.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of listings
Noun
  • Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors.
    — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nanos said on Saturday the investigation remains active as labs across the country continue to analyze DNA, videos and photos, while investigators look into the thousands of tips that continue to come in.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • The pursuit came to an end after officers deployed spike strips and disabled the car.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
  • Edward’s new Adana filet saute is reminiscent of Iraqi beef chillifry and Turkish et sote, with strips of filet mignon sautéed with onions, tomatoes, pepper paste and a touch of Persian curry powder.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of strips
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
Definition of itemizes
Verb
  • Each year, the department faces lawsuits cataloging records inquiries that the LAPD failed to respond to by the 10-day or 24-day deadline.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • The alleged crime In the early hours of May 10, 2025, Pearson allegedly approached the house where the victim was sleeping, court records state.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of records
Verb
  • Undrea Polite, a Brooklyn paraprofessional of three decades from School District 75, which enrolls students with the most significant disabilities, added the bill was necessary to recruit and retain qualified staff.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of enrolls
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
Definition of recites
Verb
  • That district, which used to favor Democrats, now tilts Republican.
    — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • When force is applied, the pillar tilts toward the point of contact, compressing the corresponding chamber and pushing fluid through soft tubes to actuators.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of tilts

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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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