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
Wyden blocked the possibility of a Senate voice vote last month, forcing a roll call vote for Rudd’s confirmation.
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Mar. 2026
Now the couple has gone public — with concert performances, a red carpet debut, and a Stranger Things cast reunion wedding guest list that reads like a Hawkins High roll call.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
After the roll call Monday, Chait spoke briefly.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Ejiofor joins Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, and Diane Lane in the roll call.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Mar. 2026
Now the couple has gone public — with concert performances, a red carpet debut, and a Stranger Things cast reunion wedding guest list that reads like a Hawkins High roll call.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
After the roll call Monday, Chait spoke briefly.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Ejiofor joins Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, and Diane Lane in the roll call.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
Noun
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This may be the quietest song on our list, but the acoustic guitars and breathy vocal evince quiet joy and more than a bit of sexiness.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some of the ideas under consideration have been floating around for a while, but last month a list of proposals was leaked to ESPN.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, April 5, 2026.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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