Definition of listingnext
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

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listing

2 of 4

adjective

listing

3 of 4

verb (1)

present participle of list

listing

4 of 4

verb (2)

present participle of list

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Recent Examples of listing
Noun
Job listings will be posted weekly from October through December, according to Amazon. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The well-size main bedroom has leafy views and another decorative fireplace, although the person doing the listing’s photos has oddly chosen to hide it behind a bed; the second bedroom can easily handle a bunk-bed situation plus a sideboard. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Sarah Bergen, a Redfin real estate agent who works all over San Joaquin County, estimated that 90% of her pre-listing consultations are with fed-up commuters. — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Rosland Capital has ceased operations and declared bankruptcy in July, listing some $64 million in liabilities and just $500,000 in assets. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Social media videos of him hitting tennis balls and baseballs while listing his policy proposals have provided a font of online mockery. — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for listing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listing
Noun
  • The deal joins a growing list of actions in which the Republican president has sided with Putin, often at Ukraine's expense.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That is a narrower list than the S&P 500 by a significant margin.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The brand's signature technology combines a retinoid with lactic acid to smooth fine lines, uneven tone, and rough texture, and its AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads take things a step further.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • These accounts often waive monthly fees without a minimum balance and offer larger transaction or cash deposit allowances, since nonprofits may see uneven cash flow tied to grant cycles and fundraising.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Rookie Cameron Carr is out and day-to-day because of a right oblique strain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Lakers were without new guard Collin Sexton (calf) and first-round pick Cameron Carr (oblique), and swingman Jake LaRavia left the court limping in the fourth quarter.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Start With Decisions, Not Use Cases When starting new projects, organizations usually begin by inventorying possible AI use cases.
    — Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Warner says Neo handles three critical tasks which include inventorying every piece of agentic software installed; assessing how each is configured; and, enforcing policies on what each is permitted to do.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • For decades, junior accountants learned their trade by reconciling accounts, manually entering data, and grinding through the month-end close.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Surveillance video showed two of the men entering the bedroom.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Construction is expected to begin next year, with the university enrolling its first students in 2028.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Cancer centers need to screen every patient for food insecurity, with on-site help enrolling in SNAP and filing exemption forms.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Ethnographic research from northwest Armenia, published in 2024, describes people bathing the baby while reciting prayers and blessings.
    — Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Equipping your agent with this context can set it apart from generic FAQ-reciting chatbots and unlock extraordinary mobile experiences, including helpful, proactive communications.
    — Amanda McGuckin Hager, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Any normal mattress would’ve been an improvement over our current one, a sub-$300 queen-size nightmare of sloping sides and too-springy springs.
    — Jaklin Romine Oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The brush was flattened and rivulets of water ran back toward the sound, which was now miraculously some 100 yards away down a sloping bank.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Listing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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