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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

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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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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
Nigerian-British filmmaker Ngozi Onwurah’s name and work rarely factor into lists and reappraisals of the best films of the 1990s. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 The timeline listed in the request for proposal lists the closing around November to December 2026, but says the dates are subject to change. — Mary Ella Hastings july 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026 Official histories of the English monarchy also commonly begin their post-Conquest lists with William I, even though the monarchy itself long predates 1066. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026 The answer is unlikely to be louder claims or longer ingredient lists. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 To facilitate the process, the electoral agency, the Provisional Electoral Council, will launch an online platform so that parties can register and upload their membership lists. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 As the second season of The Pitt began airing, Brittany Allen began seeing a passionate fan reaction to her character, Roxie Hamler, a terminally ill cancer patient, and saw her name pop up on a number of early Emmy predictions lists. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026 In the first half of 2026, Sky has not had a single title break into the official weekly lists of the top 50 biggest shows on British television. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Comprehensive lists of both land and water trails can be found on the National Park Service's website. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Verb
The venue's website lists a June 28 concert by Rüfüs Du Sol and a July 7 performance by Bon Jovi, with no public events scheduled in between. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 America250, the bipartisan initiative that is coordinating semiquincentennial celebrations, lists 68 official sponsors on its website. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 Family office deal tracker | June 2026 The table lists the family offices with big deals made in May 2026. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The city lists Himmarshee Village as both a Historic Preservation District and a Special Entertainment District. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 The disclosure also lists Vance as holding between $250,000 and $500,000 in Bitcoin, among other sources of income. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 The 900-page disclosure lists a number of investments in hundreds of companies. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 July 2026 The pact lists several standards for data center developments. — Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 23 June 2026 For each ingredient, the site lists a short description, other foods or beverages that use it, and whether it is authorized for use by food safety regulators, including the Food and Drug Administration, the European Food Safety Authority, and Health Canada. — Jing Feng, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists
  1. listings
  2. tips
  3. strips
  4. itemizes
  5. records
  6. enrolls
  7. recites
  8. tilts
Noun
  • But the owners were dragging their feet, which afforded David time to browse listings for homes for sale in the country, amid cornfields, red barns and silos.
    — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The leading labs are also preparing for stock market listings, and settling the question of the government's role before their shares trade would remove a major overhang for prospective investors.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of listings
Noun
  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Read More Lifestyle Writer Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • It’s topped with edamame, corn ribs, crunchy tortilla strips, and sherry dressing—because after a day in the theme park, a vegetable-forward entree is always welcome.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 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
  • Court records from Davidson County, Tennessee, showed an improper vehicle lighting and speeding charge, both misdemeanors, for Johnson in 2023.
    — Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The unidentified student told a school resource officer in December 2023, who informed the principal about what happened, court records state.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of records
Verb
  • 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
  • Unlike Virginia, however, Michigan enrolls a smaller—though still majority—percentage of in-state students.
    — Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of enrolls
Verb
  • Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Erivo plays 23 characters and recites approximately 20,000 words of dialogue over the course of two hours.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Definition of recites
Verb
  • Cybersecurity spending stays sturdy because the threat keeps getting worse, and this particular shift tilts the advantage toward the narrow set of platforms built to fight at machine speed rather than every vendor with a security label.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The blood orange and yuzu sound lovely in theory, but the vanilla tilts it into dessert territory — way too sweet and rich.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of tilts

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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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