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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
The resulting tab lists all exposed data from the site, along with a description of how it was exposed. Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Without getting into all the lists, suffice to say Caminero — who turned 23 on July 5 — is doing things few big-leaguers have ever done at that age. Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 States typically decide which vaccines are required for school attendance, but Covid-19 vaccines are not on any of these lists. Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 The bad news, however, is that companies don't have to literally lie on their ingredient lists to mislead consumers. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 Similarly, lefty Mark Manfredi and shortstop Juan Martinez were not on any major lists. Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The agencies also recommend using strong, unique passwords and access control lists to limit communications to authorized control system devices. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 Aug. 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 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
Verb
Its circulating supply is not reported, so CoinGecko lists no market capitalization at all. Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The company’s website lists the Twin Falls location as temporarily closed. Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
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
Noun
  • Lower hotel occupancy means fewer opportunities for him and his fellow bellmen, cocktail servers and valets to make tips, their primary income, pinching their wallets even further.
    Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The Baconator is made with two beef patties, six strips of bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In February, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport switched to electronic flight strips.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 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
  • Muse Code also uses a local event log that records model calls, tool runs, approvals, and edits.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The website of the United Nations records the country by its new name, noting the government had requested it be changed in June.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
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
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 equatorial mount tilts to match Earth’s axis, allowing smooth tracking by turning two cables instead of pushing the tube constantly.
    Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Then, as the sphere travels toward the hitter, the ball suddenly tilts toward 3 o'clock.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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