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
Organizations can build robust machine learning operations practices, model interpretability standards, and ethical AI checklists that can evolve along with the technology.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
And, of course, there are endless checklists, procedures, policies, and regulations.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Templates for checklists and planners keep you organized fast.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Airline pilots routinely use iPads to view navigational charts, manuals, checklists, performance data and weather.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, a notable aim of the study was to try and assess the practical nature of such checklists.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Attendees will receive a 2025 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Planner with photographs, editorials, checklists for couples and a listing of local wedding-industry businesses, and a copy of 2025 Real Weddings magazine.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Keep your garden going strong through the rest of the season with these checklists of garden activities, depending on your region.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
And, of course, there are endless checklists, procedures, policies, and regulations.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Templates for checklists and planners keep you organized fast.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Airline pilots routinely use iPads to view navigational charts, manuals, checklists, performance data and weather.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, a notable aim of the study was to try and assess the practical nature of such checklists.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Attendees will receive a 2025 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Planner with photographs, editorials, checklists for couples and a listing of local wedding-industry businesses, and a copy of 2025 Real Weddings magazine.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Keep your garden going strong through the rest of the season with these checklists of garden activities, depending on your region.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for checklists
Noun
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Expect to see them leading industry tips lists come January.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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How did pundits react on various NFL power ranking lists?—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sure enough, on closer examination, it was confirmed that the mirror was made from Webster Sterling silver and, based on online listings and previous auction prices, is potentially worth anywhere between $75 and $200.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Today show airs weekdays on NBC (check local listings).—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Checklists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checklists. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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