as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
a checklist of things to do before the flight
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Recent Examples of checklist
The firm provides clients with a preparedness checklist for ICE audits and raids.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Cleaning is part of the responsibility that comes with owning a home or apartment, so sticking to a weekly–even daily–checklist is going to provide you with a world of benefits.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Here's our checklist ahead of snow.
—Iris Seaton, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Charlotte grocer offers storm preparation tips The Publix website has tips on getting prepared, including an emergency supplies checklist.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Cleaning is part of the responsibility that comes with owning a home or apartment, so sticking to a weekly–even daily–checklist is going to provide you with a world of benefits.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Here's our checklist ahead of snow.
—Iris Seaton, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Charlotte grocer offers storm preparation tips The Publix website has tips on getting prepared, including an emergency supplies checklist.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklist
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Alaniz is meeting with architects Fanning Howey to get a list of projects ready for the School Board’s review and approval.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rocket Arena – 19,432 capacity See the full list of CNBC’s Official 2026 NBA Team Valuations.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The $75 million listing is held by Leslie Garfield.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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An unprecedented wave of Chinese AI listings has also unfolded in Hong Kong.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Checklist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklist. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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