as in lists
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 checklists
Use room-by-room checklists to reduce decision fatigue and build momentum with quick wins.
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Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Accounting for the physical Defending American infrastructure requires moving beyond the compliance checklists that currently dominate the industry.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Accounting for the physical Defending American infrastructure requires moving beyond the compliance checklists that currently dominate the industry.
—Saman Zonouz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
There also will be an e-book and an audio book for each, but many parents still love picking up the hard copy to place notes in the margin or use her checklists.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Live camera views shows them in their Dragon seats and running through departure checklists.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Avoid inspectors whose reports read like generic checklists without specific observations about the property.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
According to the audio, crew members conducted complete systems checklists and briefings ahead of the flight.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
Each engaged couple in attendance will receive a complimentary copy of the 2025 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Planner, featuring wedding timelines, wedding inspiration, photography, editorials, checklists and a directory of local wedding businesses.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Accounting for the physical Defending American infrastructure requires moving beyond the compliance checklists that currently dominate the industry.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Accounting for the physical Defending American infrastructure requires moving beyond the compliance checklists that currently dominate the industry.
—Saman Zonouz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
There also will be an e-book and an audio book for each, but many parents still love picking up the hard copy to place notes in the margin or use her checklists.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Live camera views shows them in their Dragon seats and running through departure checklists.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Avoid inspectors whose reports read like generic checklists without specific observations about the property.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
According to the audio, crew members conducted complete systems checklists and briefings ahead of the flight.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
Each engaged couple in attendance will receive a complimentary copy of the 2025 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Planner, featuring wedding timelines, wedding inspiration, photography, editorials, checklists and a directory of local wedding businesses.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklists
Noun
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Phone numbers often come from unrelated data breaches and marketing lists.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Wickham, who welcomes Mottley’s commitment to electoral reform, said there is an issue with electoral voter lists throughout the region that needs to be addressed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Caitlin Morton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the past five years, according to one listings website, Silvia, a rookie agent with limited English, has sold a hundred and sixty-two properties in the greater Los Angeles area, worth a total of a hundred and twenty million dollars.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Checklists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklists. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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