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
There are no seniors on the roster, and three freshmen have been making major contributions.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Shedeur Sanders has been selected as a replacement QB on the AFC’s roster for next week’s Pro Bowl Games, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.
—Joe Reedy, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
He could be activated in time for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game if the Patriots first clear a roster spot.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
This was such an example. – Find the right perimeter talent and enough perimeter alongside, and the two-way play makes any roster better.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Shedeur Sanders has been selected as a replacement QB on the AFC’s roster for next week’s Pro Bowl Games, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.
—Joe Reedy, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
He could be activated in time for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game if the Patriots first clear a roster spot.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
This was such an example. – Find the right perimeter talent and enough perimeter alongside, and the two-way play makes any roster better.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roster
Noun
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The list of metrics that have improved over his short tenure are impressive.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Read on for my list of fashion do’s and don’ts—and what to shop instead, with picks starting at just $6.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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For an extensive listing of my well-over one hundred analyses and postings, see the link here and the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Roster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roster. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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