Phrase guide

wanted list

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A list of offenders who have not been apprehended and who the police or other law enforcement agency are seeking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

The set of people or things that a person or organization would like to acquire.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: want list

Antonyms: none provided

History

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