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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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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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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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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The best travel pillows are at the top of our editors’ lists for long flights, road trips, and everything in between.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
The United States supported the anti-communist massacres, providing lists of senior communist party officials, equipment and money to the Indonesian army, according to official documents that were declassified in 2017.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Letterboxd is a social-media platform dedicated to film lovers, allowing users to log movies, review them, create lists, and follow other cinephiles.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The first and worst effects of the climate crisis have so far been mostly in places that—like the Lower Ninth Ward—are not high on many policy makers’ priority lists.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Other providers have been busy making alternative arrangements for clients on other aircraft, or at satellite airports that are not on the lists.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
These are still very good numbers for a 17-year-old freshman in college hockey whom NHL Central Scouting’s latest update lists at 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
While her annual lists always have great big-ticket presents (think the newest Apple AirPods and soft-to-the-touch loungewear), there are also plenty of affordable goodies to wrap up or gift as stocking stuffers.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
As of today's writing, the Bureau of Prisons website lists Combs' release date as May 8, 2028, which suggests he may be let out early for good behavior.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Stargazers hoping to get a closer look at the planets of the solar system should read our roundup of the best telescope deals available in 2025, along with our nightly skywatching guide that lists all of the top stargazing sights on display in November.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The polls have been tight, albeit Cook Political Report still lists it as lean Democratic.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The TicketMaster website currently lists more than 6,000 tickets available for the Boise State game.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Entering this weekend, DK lists the Volunteers at 3-to-1 and the Sooners at 5-to-1 to secure a coveted Playoff spot.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Now, to comfortably afford a median price home, which the report lists at $443,850 this year, a family would need to make $146,280.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The beloved local chain was acquired in 2015 for $175 million by a private equity firm in Atlanta called NRD Capital, which no longer lists Frisch’s anywhere on its website.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Months ago, Peterson researched different top-10 lists of iconic jazz records to cross-check the Athenaeum collection with the records held in highest regard.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The best travel pillows are at the top of our editors’ lists for long flights, road trips, and everything in between.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
The United States supported the anti-communist massacres, providing lists of senior communist party officials, equipment and money to the Indonesian army, according to official documents that were declassified in 2017.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Letterboxd is a social-media platform dedicated to film lovers, allowing users to log movies, review them, create lists, and follow other cinephiles.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The first and worst effects of the climate crisis have so far been mostly in places that—like the Lower Ninth Ward—are not high on many policy makers’ priority lists.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Other providers have been busy making alternative arrangements for clients on other aircraft, or at satellite airports that are not on the lists.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
These are still very good numbers for a 17-year-old freshman in college hockey whom NHL Central Scouting’s latest update lists at 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
While her annual lists always have great big-ticket presents (think the newest Apple AirPods and soft-to-the-touch loungewear), there are also plenty of affordable goodies to wrap up or gift as stocking stuffers.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Milwaukee ForgeTech lists Phillip Prange, of Waukesha, as its registered agent.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
As of today's writing, the Bureau of Prisons website lists Combs' release date as May 8, 2028, which suggests he may be let out early for good behavior.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Stargazers hoping to get a closer look at the planets of the solar system should read our roundup of the best telescope deals available in 2025, along with our nightly skywatching guide that lists all of the top stargazing sights on display in November.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The polls have been tight, albeit Cook Political Report still lists it as lean Democratic.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The TicketMaster website currently lists more than 6,000 tickets available for the Boise State game.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Entering this weekend, DK lists the Volunteers at 3-to-1 and the Sooners at 5-to-1 to secure a coveted Playoff spot.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Now, to comfortably afford a median price home, which the report lists at $443,850 this year, a family would need to make $146,280.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The beloved local chain was acquired in 2015 for $175 million by a private equity firm in Atlanta called NRD Capital, which no longer lists Frisch’s anywhere on its website.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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