wanted list

English

Noun

wanted list (plural wanted lists)

  1. A list of offenders who have not been caught and who the police or other law enforcement agency are looking for.
    Coordinate terms: blacklist, watchlist; shitlist
  2. (figurative) The set of people or things that a person or organization would like to acquire.
    Synonym: want list
    Coordinate terms: laundry list, shopping list, wish list
    • 2023 March 5, Phil McNulty, “Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United”, in BBC Sport‎:
      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.
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