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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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list

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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)

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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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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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They can be viewed on the Food and Drug Administration’s list. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 Other winning options: At $1,149 for a queen size, this mattress has a mid-range cost compared to our other selections on this list. Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024 The Republican suits consistently argued that the state elections board was violating state law in dealing with issues such as voter registration, voter list maintenance, and rules for mailing in absentee ballots. Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024 Recipe tested by Sarah Brekke, MS Prep Time: 10 mins Bake Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 1 (1 1/2-quart) casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts The ingredient list for this easy side dish recipe may sound confusing. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for list 

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“List.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/list. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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