roll call

noun

Definition of roll callnext
as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system the roll call of the fallen was read aloud at the memorial service

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Recent Examples of roll call The Scottish lawyer was one of the smartest, most formidable specialists in the luxury business, with a reputation that carried internationally and a vast roll call of clients. — Sarah Mower, Vogue, 26 June 2026 Over the next several decades, a roll call of Pennsylvania’s native animals would be extirpated, including mountain lions, wolves, wolverines, badgers, pine marten, and fisher cats; whitetail deer were nearly wiped out of the state, as were black bears and turkeys. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 The roll call Wednesday was 215-208, and cheers erupted in the House chamber. — Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026 Trump asked for their support in a roll call, going one by one through Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and Pakistan. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for roll call
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  1. list
  2. listing
Noun
  • Come with a small group just before opening to get your name on the list early.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Jolicoeur said that having your own platform like an email list can help after a social hack or outage.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • Lewis is being held in the Wyandotte County Detention Center on a $750,000 bond, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Mina Elias, for instance, employs dozens of AI agents for about $1,000 monthly to monitor listings, ads, and market trends, complementing his human staff.
    — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of listing

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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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