Meanings
nounwanted list (plural wanted lists)
plural wanted lists
- A list of offenders who have not been apprehended and who the police or other law enforcement agency are seeking.
- figurativelyThe set of people or things that a person or organization would like to acquire.
Gakpo was on United's wanted list before he moved to Liverpool in January and his two cool finishes showed why Ten Hag was a fan.
2023 March 5, Phil McNulty, “Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United”, in BBC SportSynonyms: want list
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe set of people or things that a person or organization would like to acquire.
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wanted list. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wanted%20list
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“wanted list.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wanted%20list. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “wanted list,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wanted%20list.
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