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
The prospect of a song about Cleveland had prompted lists of songs written about the city. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 But, argue the plaintiffs, the Nazis’ lists were often modified at the request of unscrupulous dealers. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Summarizing emails, organizing folders, saving attachments, creating lists and tables, comparing products. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 From 2016 through 2023, DOJ says Murray sent scammers at least 22,000 lead lists containing information on more than 7 million older Americans. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Health Minister Roger Kamba said in July that the government was verifying payroll lists after the names of people not involved in the response were added. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Fiorella Valdesolo spoke with NYCB diehards about their favorite seats, the shows on their must-see lists, and where to eat and drink before and after the final curtain. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2026 Schools that made these lists offer opportunities like study abroad experiences, co-ops or internships and senior capstones. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Only Amazon , McKesson and Visa appear on both lists of Vintage Values 2026 and 2027. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
The company also lists the DF150 for operation across its full specified temperature range without performance degradation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 The company currently lists a maximum airspeed of 190 mph and a maximum flying range of 450 miles. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 His new filing lists an account under the same description at more than $1 million. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 The deed transfer lists a two-bedroom Greenpoint rental address in a modest three-story building for Shazam. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026 Court records do not name a victim, as per Massachusetts law, but lists her as 17 years old at the time. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 ToastChee cheddar cheese packages lists tumeric and annatto extracts instead of Yellow 6 and Yellow 5. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 The menu also lists protein shakes, matcha, coffee and smoothies as well as acai bowls, sandwiches and breakfast bowls. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The record book lists Western Michigan as 2-1, with a 13-12 loss to Michigan in Week 1. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
Noun
  • Both the Nasdaq and the NYSE have media and entertainment listings.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • With that in mind, the NFC’s outsized representation in the TV Guide listings should hardly be cause for bewilderment.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Use speakers or headsets where possible, enable airplane mode whenever the phone isn’t in use, or, at the very least, consider where cell phones are positioned while scrolling Pinterest for tips on how to paint the nursery.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There will also be hamburger steak, beef tips, pork chops and chicken and dumplings, too.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Quilling involves rolling, shaping and gluing thin strips of paper to create flowers, monograms and other designs.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The crews who take to the air in Los Angeles must not only navigate each other, but air traffic to three regional airports and smaller, local air strips across the Southland when doing their job.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 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
  • While the technical crew records the president, the producer or reporter coordinates the live feed by phone, taking notes and asking questions.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Federal court records out of North Carolina indicate an Ericka Lomick was convicted in 2011 of mortgage fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of a plea deal.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • CalSavers is a California retirement plan that automatically enrolls employees in Roth IRAs and other accounts.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Between 2,000 and 4,000 undocumented students attend UC, which enrolls nearly 301,000 students.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 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
  • Anything less and the balance of the Heat’s offseason — and future — tilts toward an abyss.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • El Niño, the climate pattern of ocean waters warming up in the central and eastern Pacific, tilts the chances in favor of wet winters in Southern California.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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