LISTING Synonyms: 173 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈli-stiŋ

Definition of listing

as in list

a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system an alphabetical listing of all of the students currently enrolled in the school

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adjective

as in uneven

inclined or twisted to one side the listing battleship limped back to port for repairs

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as in leaning

running in a slanting direction the listing lines of a poem scrawled on a chalkboard

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listing

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verb (1)

present participle of list

as in inventorying

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

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as in entering

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

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deleting

as in enrolling

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 reciting

to specify one after another do I need to list all of the reasons why your idea won't work?

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generalizing

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verb (2)

present participle of list

as in sloping

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 listing

Noun

There is also evidence from the 2017 solar eclipse that even temporary increases in demand for short-term rentals can result in a persistent increase in local Airbnb listings. — Tim Komarek, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 Shirley is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $500,000 cash-only bond, according to the jail’s inmate listing. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Sarah Bergen, a Redfin real estate agent who works all over San Joaquin County, estimated that 90% of her pre-listing consultations are with fed-up commuters. — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026

Verb

In listing their roster for the late-August window of World Cup qualifying, Greek’s federation made clear there were no NBA impediments. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Future owners could rearrange the labyrinthine layout to make rooms for additional bedrooms, says listing agent James Harris of Carolwood Estates. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for listing

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Noun

Yankuba Minteh could be added to that list following an injury to his right leg sustained in Saturday’s 3-0 friendly win at home to Roma.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Removing them from the list means that insurance companies ultimately may not pay for these two vaccines that are obviously still needed, in view of the data above.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of list

Adjective

Engineers maintained extremely gentle gradients across long distances while using tunnels, channels, and arched bridges to cross uneven terrain.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Both players have been uneven throughout training camp, but Klubnik is the frontrunner to win the job and was the better player against the Buccaneers.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

There was the oblique strain in early April that sidelined him for more than a month.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Other sustaining injuries were linebacker Nick Martin (stinger) and safety Marques Sigle (oblique); cornerback Nate Hobbs did not play because of a groin injury that will keep him out this preseason.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

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Verb

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
Historically, the assessor’s office was not so political and was focused on just fairly and accurately inventorying and assessing all property in the county.

— Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

Definition of inventorying

Verb

Since the Lincoln left its home port of San Diego last November, the aircraft carrier has been deployed for more than 250 days after being redirected to the Middle East to support US operations in the war with Iran, now entering its sixth month.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Qusra is supposed to be under Palestinian civilian and security control, and Israeli civilians are barred from entering.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of entering

Verb

Elliott became a whistleblower in the case of Dan Markingson, who killed himself after enrolling in an antipsychotic drug trial at the University of Minnesota.

— Angus Chen, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Its main aims, however, also take in enrolling Recife’s key craft talent on projects, bringing on the next generation of great filmmakers in Brazil’s Northeast, and attracting shoots to the state.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrolling

Verb

In a unique adaptation of a traditional ceremony, the bridal party reinterpreted the seven blessings by reciting their own personalized blessing for the couple.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
They were refreshed to have a speaker who wasn’t reciting a script or hiding behind slides.

— Matt Abrahams, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Retaining Walls If your sloping backyard is over 45 degrees, adding retaining walls is almost necessary to prevent the soil from washing away.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026
Cut at a 45-degree angle, sloping down toward the center of the rosebush.

— Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sloping

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