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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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

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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generalizes

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

In the face of difficult definition, one generates lists. —

Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026 Restricting mail-in voting Trump has also issued an order that threatens states' control over voter lists and interferes with mail-in voting. —

Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 14 June 2026 This method also avoids commercial oven cleaners, which often contain lengthy ingredient lists. —

Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026 Both sales and streams are included in the ranking's methodology, and according to Luminate, 35 Biggest Hits moved another 16,600 equivalent units in the tracking frame reflected on the current lists between those two consumption metrics. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Discerning consumers, however, may notice small but significant differences in ingredient lists depending on whether their purchases are made in the European Union or the United States. —

David Faris, TheWeek, 12 June 2026 What sets these acne-safe formulas apart is their lightweight, noncomedogenic ingredient lists, carefully designed to keep pores clear while helping minimize redness and excess shine. —

Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026 Already in recent weeks, lists of the season’s best-performing shows over 28 days and 35 days, covering most — but not all — of the 2025-26 season have been released. —

Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 The Star last checked prices Tuesday, June 9, where FIFA’s website lists lowest get-in price for the Tuesday, June 16, group stage match is currently listed at $625. —

Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026

Verb

His resume lists educational roles in New Jersey and business ventures in Jamaica. —

Austin Horn june 16, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 The lawsuit lists four causes of action, including assault and battery against the city of Elk Grove; negligence against the city, the county and state, as well as civil rights violations. —

Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 But that's not likely to happen this week as the CME Group's FedWatch tool lists a rate cut likelihood at just over 1% as of Monday morning. —

Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 June 2026 OpenSecrets lists him as one of the top five donors to federal races in the past three election cycles. —

Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 The sheriff’s office report lists 11 complaints involving Cutler’s dogs since September 2025. —

Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Pricing and plan differences Because every property features a unique layout and level of infestation, neither company lists flat-rate pricing online. —

Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026 Ubie lists four telltale signs that caffeine tolerance has set in. —

Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 The bankruptcy filing lists a $433,000 security deposit for its office lease as one of Keel Labs’ assets. —

Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lists

Noun

All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.

— Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Ticket Scams Fraudsters often create fake ticket websites, counterfeit tickets, and fraudulent social media listings.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026