as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
the roster of subscribers to the journal
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Recent Examples of roster
The Mets’ Clay Holmes and the Yankees’ Ryan Yarbrough both pitched for Team USA in previous rounds before coming off of the active roster.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
In both years, the league held an expansion draft to fill out the new rosters.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The Sox are leaning toward having two catchers on the opening-day roster.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The cruise line announced that the latest addition to its onboard entertainment roster will be a live, permanent extension of the beloved reality show, America’s Got Talent.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
In both years, the league held an expansion draft to fill out the new rosters.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The Sox are leaning toward having two catchers on the opening-day roster.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The cruise line announced that the latest addition to its onboard entertainment roster will be a live, permanent extension of the beloved reality show, America’s Got Talent.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roster
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Both of them are adamant that this tragedy was avoidable, pointing to Irving Marsaw's long list of convictions that span more than 20 years.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Here’s a list of poker rooms that are no longer in business or temporarily closed after law enforcement action.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The order remains in place indefinitely while the case moves through the State Office of Administrative Hearings, according to the agency’s disciplinary listing.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Roster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roster. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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