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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Placement on the two entity lists severely restricted Daqo New Energy’s ability to sell its goods to Americans.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Of the 50 performers in the all-time high school Top 10 lists in five events — the 1,500, mile, 3,000, two-mile and 5,000 — all but 12 ran this decade, and only five ran in the 20th Century.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Barron’s lists Constellation Brands, VeriSign, Capital One Financial, and Kroger as other possible Combs names.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Or, in another scenario, names that may be considered the same were on opposite lists with different spellings; Slagen specifically nods to how Indy and Veda are considered trending, whereas Vada and Indie are falling.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Now, the lightweight style is a staple on my packing lists and at the forefront of my everyday wardrobe.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
And didn’t veteran NFL draft analysts such as the NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, the former Eagles, Ravens and Browns scout from El Cajon, and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler place Simpson at 37th and 41st on their top-50 lists?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
It was challenged or removed from reading lists across the state in 2022.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Stubhub lists tickets for Hard Rock’s first game - Uruguay-Saudi Arabia - ranging from $355 to $512.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
If the care label lists specific washing and setting instructions, always follow those guidelines first.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
The media then lists every possible other thing to look at instead of the coach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
That refers to a mismatch between the county’s old mainframe and the portion of the bill that lists what the property owner paid for its first installment, a treasurer’s office official said.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Each city lists 3 participating parking garages where residents can register to park a vehicle in the event of severe weather.
—Jennifer Sangalang, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Nolte’s death certificate lists the underlying causes of death as encephalopathy, sepsis and disseminated Mycobacterium chimaera infection.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Gates’s campaign website lists endorsements from the California Republican Party and legislative Republicans like Assemblymembers David Tangipa, Kate Sanchez, Carl DeMaio and Tri Ta; and Senators Tony Strickland, Brian Jones, Roger Niello, and Megan Dahle.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
After gaining national attention in leading UConn to nine wins and a second consecutive bowl berth, Fagnano began appearing on draft analysts’ lists as a late-round pick, or undrafted free agent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Placement on the two entity lists severely restricted Daqo New Energy’s ability to sell its goods to Americans.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Of the 50 performers in the all-time high school Top 10 lists in five events — the 1,500, mile, 3,000, two-mile and 5,000 — all but 12 ran this decade, and only five ran in the 20th Century.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Barron’s lists Constellation Brands, VeriSign, Capital One Financial, and Kroger as other possible Combs names.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Or, in another scenario, names that may be considered the same were on opposite lists with different spellings; Slagen specifically nods to how Indy and Veda are considered trending, whereas Vada and Indie are falling.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Now, the lightweight style is a staple on my packing lists and at the forefront of my everyday wardrobe.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
And didn’t veteran NFL draft analysts such as the NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, the former Eagles, Ravens and Browns scout from El Cajon, and The Athletic’s Dane Brugler place Simpson at 37th and 41st on their top-50 lists?
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
It was challenged or removed from reading lists across the state in 2022.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
The guide lists 30-plus restaurants where the food keeps coming until at least midnight — and many go well past that.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Stubhub lists tickets for Hard Rock’s first game - Uruguay-Saudi Arabia - ranging from $355 to $512.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
If the care label lists specific washing and setting instructions, always follow those guidelines first.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
The media then lists every possible other thing to look at instead of the coach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
That refers to a mismatch between the county’s old mainframe and the portion of the bill that lists what the property owner paid for its first installment, a treasurer’s office official said.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Each city lists 3 participating parking garages where residents can register to park a vehicle in the event of severe weather.
—Jennifer Sangalang, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Nolte’s death certificate lists the underlying causes of death as encephalopathy, sepsis and disseminated Mycobacterium chimaera infection.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Gates’s campaign website lists endorsements from the California Republican Party and legislative Republicans like Assemblymembers David Tangipa, Kate Sanchez, Carl DeMaio and Tri Ta; and Senators Tony Strickland, Brian Jones, Roger Niello, and Megan Dahle.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Lists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lists. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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