LIST Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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Recent Examples of list

Noun

This is a list of schools that have closed or merged in Miami-Dade. — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 That’s because the list of hyperscale data center risks is long and growing. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

The records also list a felony charge of malicious conduct by a prisoner and a resisting-a-public-officer charge. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Tucked inside the home is a dedicated theater that Bishop called a standout even by luxury-listing standards. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for list

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Noun

Having a good listing agent can mean the difference between a frustrating home-selling process with disappointing results and one that is easy and lands the best possible offer.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026
Today's fake listings can look even more convincing because scammers have access to professional property photos, video tours and AI tools.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of listing

Noun

When rolling, it is recommended to run the pasta through a pasta machine at the thickest setting first, then fold the pasta strip over itself into 3 thicknesses and repeat, before moving down a setting.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a 160-mile-long strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026

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Verb

The first task is to inventory potential sources of liability.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Warner says Neo handles three critical tasks which include inventorying every piece of agentic software installed; assessing how each is configured; and, enforcing policies on what each is permitted to do.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of inventory

Verb

Despite the help from aircraft, law enforcement could not locate the suspects after searching all of the rail cars investigators believed the burglars entered.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The Red Sox lost their fourth consecutive game, 5-3, after entering the losing streak without back-to-back losses since July 1 and without three or more straight losses since mid-June.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of enter

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Low-income riders can enroll in LA Metro’s LIFE Program, where new members get 90 days of unlimited free rides, followed by 20 free rides each month.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Milinsky, a 79-year-old Pompano Beach grandfather, was the second person in Florida to enroll in treatment with Kisunla, an anti-amyloid medication developed by Eli Lilly.

— Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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Cut at a 45-degree angle, sloping down toward the center of the rosebush.

— Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
Depending on the excursion’s stops, snorkelers might float above patch reefs or explore the channels between spur-and-groove coral formations as the reef slopes into deeper water.

— Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

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