as in listing
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 to inventory
to make a list of
the coach listed the people on the team
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as in to record
to put (someone or something) on a list
her number isn't listed in the phone book
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as in to enrol
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 to recite
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 to slope
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 list
Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
The song reaches a new No. 37 high on the latest list.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Easily connect to Wi-Fi and sync with various calendars, making managing events, appointments, and to-do lists a breeze.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Titles in the list below are either works in progress in the final steps of post-production or finished films.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
The song reaches a new No. 37 high on the latest list.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
Other promotions and discounts are listed on their website.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Easily connect to Wi-Fi and sync with various calendars, making managing events, appointments, and to-do lists a breeze.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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“List.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/list. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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