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noun (1)

ˈlist

Definition of list

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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noun (2)

as in tilt

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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noun (3)

as in strip

a long narrow piece of material shave a thin list from the side of the board

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verb (1)

as in to inventory

to make a list of the coach listed the people on the team

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as in to enter

to put (someone or something) on a list her number isn't listed in the phone book

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as in to enroll

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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verb (2)

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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Noun

Part of the fun was a scavenger hunt with a tantalizing list of items to collect. — Kerry Kennedy, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 Here’s a complete list of finalists for the 2026 Origins Impact Awards. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

According to an exclusive new report in US magazine, Mackie’s immediate cause of death is listed in a death certificate, obtained by the news outlet yesterday, as a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 The manner of death is listed as pending the outcome of an autopsy. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for list

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Manus could ultimately aim for a public listing but the more imminent task would be revamping its business and ownership structure to prove profitability and align with Beijing's regulatory requirement, analysts say.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
In markets without a single dominant operator, nearby comparable listings can vary in pricing, amenities, review quality, availability, and management practices.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of listing

Verb

Start With Decisions, Not Use Cases When starting new projects, organizations usually begin by inventorying possible AI use cases.

— Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
To inventory their emissions, carbon’s bookkeepers first consult the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of inventory

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While Spain's government has defended Rabat's role in helping the return of the majority of the 80,000 who entered Ceuta, many in Spain, including police and some lawmakers, doubt that Rabat could not have known about the mass movement of people.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
The Goyard Saint Louis entered the top 10 ranking at number seven, bumping the Celine Ava off the list entirely, according to the report.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of enter

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Born in Odessa, Kotlyarenko moved to New York and enrolled at Columbia University, taking film, philosophy and literature.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The governor’s office expects that 200,000 California students will enroll in CalFresh as a result of these changes, and expects to distribute over a quarter billion dollars in additional food assistance.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of enroll

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Judging from the first episode, the show is less about reciting peak positions and more focused on the stories surrounding those numbers.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
After solving the mystery of his predecessor Hal Jordan’s (Kyle Chandler) death, Stewart claims Jordan’s power ring as his own, recites his oath and jets off toward his next adventure.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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The backstory Seminary Hill Catskills is named after the south-sloping hillside with stunning views of the Delaware River Valley where it's situated, home to a now-shuttered former seminary.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
That’s paired with down-sloping winds and uncharacteristically warm ocean temperatures, driven in part by El Niño, that weaken sea breezes.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

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