LISTS Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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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

as in inventories

to make a list of the coach listed the people on the team

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as in records

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

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deletes

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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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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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

In their marathon 10-hour meeting Tuesday, the commissioners voted along party lines to approve 29% fewer Election Day and 6% fewer early voting centers compared to the November 2022 lists. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 But if the stay is lifted or overturned, USPS would require states to submit lists of mail ballot recipients and get approval for envelope and ballot designs with individualized barcodes. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 Newsweek also offers lists of the best places in the country to work in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services and tech. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 His order would require the Department of Homeland Security to compile state lists of eligible voters. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Salas struggled offensively throughout 2024, missed almost all of 2025 because of a stress reaction in his back and plummeted on prospect lists as a result. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The team even tracked what shoppers used the screens for, whether that was lists, recommendations, navigation, or just watching interesting ads. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 France is the first country in the world to calculate commercial penalties using a scoring system that incorporates the number of apparel styles a brand lists online and the garments’ repairability. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 At least 64 of the missing tourists in that district are from the United States, according to lists published by the board. — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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Burning Man lists it at 72 feet long and 17 feet tall, roughly the length of a large motor yacht. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The Pentagon also lists more than 400 troops as wounded in action during Operation Epic Fury. — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Cook Political Report lists the race as a toss-up, while recent polling has shown the candidates within close single-digit margins of each other. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026 Kodaiko Ramen & Bar’s menu also lists non-ramen food items such as chicken katsu sando, chicken karaage and shrimp toast. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 His IMdB page lists an upcoming comedy film, Extra’d Out, as being in pre-production. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 The school is lists its purpose as to to engage in educational, religious, and charitable activities. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Aug. 2026 The museum’s statement lists the same personal information identified in the complaint as having been compromised, and added that categories of data varied across individuals. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The team did not disclose a cause of death, but a medical examiner’s report in Montgomery County (Texas) lists a death on June 28 matching the name of Oliver’s son as an accidental drowning. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists

Noun

Yes, features a full-service spa All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
That move was designed to curb the practice of hiding listings, since sellers likely wouldn’t want to lose the option of listing on Zillow if brokers can’t find a buyer.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

In the 11-photo carousel post, Bliss shared her top tips for navigating the difficult time, including embracing the hard days, spending a lot of time outside and soaking up all the precious moments with her little one.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
This week’s nutrition tips cover simple ways to support your kidneys, heart, and digestive system, from starting your morning with three dates to snacking on a handful of peanuts.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of tips

Noun

The downside is that not all wooden magnetic strips are created equal.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Prior research had shown that cotton strips could also be used to assess decomposition, so why not engage in a bit of citizen science and ask volunteers to bury cotton underpants for a couple of months, then dig them up and record the results?

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

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Conflict can arise when one parent enrolls a child in an activity without considering its effect on the other parent’s work schedule, parenting time or financial obligations.

— Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Singapore enrolls first-time visitors’ facial, iris, and fingerprint biometrics.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrolls

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Pelvic tilts When instructed to stay in one place, our pelvis, seeking comfort, can tilt itself into an anterior (towards the front of your body) or posterior (towards the back of your body) position.

— Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
This piece then dramatically tilts down joining the rest of the track before the ride car rockets down the vertical drop.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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