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

3 of 5

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

4 of 5

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
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

5 of 5

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
Other states regularly collect lists of people who showed noncitizen forms of documentation at the DMV and compare those names to ones on the voter roll to flag potential noncitizen voters. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Right next to the lobby, with its own entrance from the street, Fismuler is Nino Redruello’s restaurant that has jumped to the top of many must-dine lists. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 But even with their growing lists of accomplishments, all three designers acknowledge that running an independent label has its challenges. — Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 The Mexican government has not taken a formal stance on prediction markets, and the country is not on Kalshi or Polymarket’s restricted lists. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Seeing the demo land the game on best-of lists from the show was the latest step in a journey that’s already lasted years. — Graeme McMillan, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Without to-do lists or chores, breathing in the fresh ocean air, my son and I were able to connect and share the pleasure of great food. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 Sunil Kumar, a senior election official in Kanchan's constituency of Chandi Chowk told NPR that his department was working to get Kanchan's community back onto voter lists. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026 Dispute over voting rights These protests come amid a massive exercise to verify and update India’s voter lists. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
Cleveland Clinic lists a long slate of possible benefits ranging from lower blood pressure and improved oxygen levels to reduced snoring, better dry mouth and improved bad breath. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 In its November issue, Food & Wine magazine lists Francesco Martucci in Wynwood as one of the 27 Best Pizzas in America. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 Blackview lists early-bird pricing at US$1,399 for the 512 GB model and $1,599 for the 1 TB model. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 To be sure, the question asking voters to name their top concerns lists several economy- and cost-related topics separately, subdividing an issue that might otherwise rank higher if lumped into a single category. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 During the post-World War II construction boom, the Hamptons’ old-money dynasties were joined by affluent New Yorkers, transforming the region into an exclusive summer playground where the average home now lists for nearly $3 million. — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 While in many cases the indicia will include a company's name or permit number, the transgender mailer indicia lists the permit holder simply as INO. — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Gold and Company lists the 1,740-square-foot restaurant for $625,000, according to Alex Simone, the firm’s vice president and broker. — Courtney Bell, Baltimore Sun, 22 Oct. 2026 The Bloomberg Billionaires index lists him at #5 with a net worth of $246 billion. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
Noun
  • Checks of the Google Play listings for all 13 apps found that none were available for download.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Expect more plant-forward styling in home features and real-estate listings.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Along with tips for creating a Mediterranean pantry, shopping, menu-pairing, the book also promotes healthy lifestyle habits such as getting regular exercise and enough rest.
    — Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling the Huntley Police Tip Line at 847-515-5333.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Quaternary sanitizer is used in the facility, however, test strips to test the strength of this chemical are not available in the facility.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than lighting an entire room, try task lighting like reading lamps, under-the-cabinet light strips, and desk lamps that illuminate a workspace.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 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
  • Lemley has practiced medicine for 14 years, 10 of those in Texas, according to Texas Medical Board records.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The boy’s mother, who was in a dating relationship with Clark, tried to intervene, but Clark allegedly struck her with the chair, too, court records state.
    — Tanya Babbar, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The institute also plans to work with CUNY, which enrolls roughly 500,000 students, Simmons said, on programs such as add-on AI certificates.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The school enrolls more than 400 students from kindergarten to 5th grade.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Lucas recites his spooky little tale in front of a binaural mic shaped like a human head, whose features resemble more than a little the Art Deco lines of an Oscar statuette.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • After solving the mystery of his predecessor Hal Jordan’s (Kyle Chandler) death, Stewart claims Jordan’s power ring as his own, recites his oath and jets off toward his next adventure.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • El Niño is not a storm that hits at a particular location, but rather a long duration phenomenon that tilts the odds in favor of extreme weather and climate events for certain areas.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Capture every conversation, on every channel, video, phone and in person, because a curve built on a lopsided sample tilts every conclusion that follows.
    — Devang Agrawal, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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