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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
the listing battleship limped back to port for repairs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
the listing lines of a poem scrawled on a chalkboard
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in inventorying
to make a list of
the coach listed the people on the team
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list
her number isn't listed in the phone book
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in reciting
to specify one after another
do I need to list all of the reasons why your idea won't work?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of listing
The Editors, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024
More to the point, in the event Trump wins the race, there’s very little chance that football fans will have to scramble to find CBS’ first post-Inauguration NFL window (the AFC Championship Game, check your local listings) on One America News Network.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The Swiss legend dipped into the history books for his latest lesson, listing out some of the most iconic racket frames in tennis history.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for listing 
Noun
Check your local listings or watch full episodes here.
—The Editors, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024
More to the point, in the event Trump wins the race, there’s very little chance that football fans will have to scramble to find CBS’ first post-Inauguration NFL window (the AFC Championship Game, check your local listings) on One America News Network.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Consumer-centric companies listing publicly.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The Swiss legend dipped into the history books for his latest lesson, listing out some of the most iconic racket frames in tennis history.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for listing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listing
Noun
-
Voters who know their precinct can use the list to find the name and address of their polling place.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
-
To go directly to Contra Costa County’s election results site, use this link. County supervisor City offices If the full list of city races fails to display, see the county registrar’s website.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
-
But the reality has been far more sluggish, marked by incremental progress and uneven adoption.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
On the other hand, the Saints are currently deep in a six-game losing streak, largely attributed to an oblique injury sustained by starting quarterback Derek Carr in a Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
-
Smith, now in his 10th NFL season, has missed just one game in that time — a Week 7 contest in 2021 due to an oblique injury.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Undeterred, many simply turn around and renew their northbound journeys, dodging criminals, crooked cops and Mexican immigration agents.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
-
The crooked cop doesn’t seem worried about his current situation.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Rehearsing My Choir places the duo’s skewed indie-pop in communion with their grandma’s fascinating, fast-moving, and sometimes inscrutable recollections of American life between the 1920s and ’60s.Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
-
The results also might not be quite as close as the polls suggest — if they are even slightly skewed toward one candidate or the other, a 50/50 race could turn into an Electoral College rout.Dave Lawler, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
An outer stash pocket stores wet skins, a helmet, or other quick-access items while keeping them out of the way of diagonal ski and vertical board carry.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
-
Voted one of People Magazine’s Sexiest Men of 2020, Mr. Kornacki is strict to his sartorial choices: A diagonal striped necktie, white Oxford collar, shirt sleeves rolled just below the elbow, khaki trousers, and athletic sneakers that are ready to run circles around a touchscreen.Tanya Akim, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near listing
Cite this Entry
“Listing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share