as in lists
to put (someone or something) on a list
indexed all the books in the library by category
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Recent Examples of indexes
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The committee’s report cites many studies suggesting outperformance relative to public equity indexes over time.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes edged lower in Europe after rising in much of Asia.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes in Europe lost early gains to turn lower with Wall Street.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The price of gold topped $3,500 per troy ounce for the first time in history on Tuesday, the latest milestone in an especially strong 2025 that has seen the metal gain some 35 percent while outpacing both stock indexes and major cryptocurrencies.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
While the three major stock indexes are trading at all-time highs, recent data points show signs of economic cooling.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The committee’s report cites many studies suggesting outperformance relative to public equity indexes over time.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes edged lower in Europe after rising in much of Asia.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes in Europe lost early gains to turn lower with Wall Street.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The price of gold topped $3,500 per troy ounce for the first time in history on Tuesday, the latest milestone in an especially strong 2025 that has seen the metal gain some 35 percent while outpacing both stock indexes and major cryptocurrencies.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indexes
Noun
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Blankfein isn’t the first banking veteran to sound the alarm on the risks of private credit, which often lacks liquidity and clear indicators about the quality of the credit.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Recognizing indicators that your position may be in jeopardy or you’re being phased out is crucial for proactively managing your career.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Bulls’ depth chart for the Miami game lists 36 players that are either a senior or a graduate.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Currently, the app (and web interface) lists upcoming shipments at the top of the inbox.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After this stage, an impactor spacecraft will crash into the asteroid at high velocity, while the observer, supported by ground- and space-based telescopes, records the collision with advanced imaging systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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The microphone on the tool also records the sound of blood flowing through the heart.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now, as Flames GM Craig Conroy enters his third year as general manager and the team prepares to move into its new arena in two years’ time, Wolf is looked up as Calgary’s long-term starter.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, every few years, a movie enters the cultural lexicon that comes across as lived-in and accessible.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk was one of the slate of Republicans who called for more transparency around the Jeffrey Epstein files in a rare moment of discord within the party.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cole's nonprofit guides people through the PPO process at the Wayne County Circuit Court, and files the orders on their behalf.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fey schedules specific morning time for strategic thinking, understanding that without deliberate structure, urgent tasks will always crowd out important thinking.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Every Summit League School schedules three Division-III opponents each season as a way to get non-conference home games, which are a bear for smaller mid-major Division-I programs to schedule.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Indexes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indexes. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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