roster

noun

ˈrä-stər How to pronounce roster (audio)
Definition of rosternext
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 Phillies and Cubs are a step below Milwaukee right now but are facing a time crunch with their rosters. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2026 While Farmer's versatility gave Atlanta flexibility early in the season, the roster picture shifted, though the team doesn’t seem to have settled on a promising shortstop option. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 That situation makes the roster culling an emotional topic for those whose list status has been questioned. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 In the past, owner Arte Moreno prevented his GMs from depleting the major league roster of controllable players. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for roster
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  1. list
  2. listing
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  • Breanna Stewart had 26 points and 11 rebounds for New York and moved into 10th on the WNBA's career scoring list.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Getting those numbers near the top of the list is a point of emphasis for this year's team.
    — Alex Wilcox, CBS News, 31 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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