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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From the long lines for jerk chicken and other Caribbean fare to the waving flags during the islands’ roll calls, Best of the Best music festival made its big return on Sunday after a two-year hiatus, taking over downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a memorial roll call of members of the armed services who died in active duty.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Notable names missing from the roll call included Tom Holland (Spider-Man) and Chris Evans (Captain America), the latter of whom is expected to appear at least one of the two-part movies.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
More information: 321-383-2638 Winter Garden hosts a Memorial Day community ceremony to remember local heroes with the placement of wreaths, patriotic songs and a roll call of veterans at Veterans Memorial Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a memorial roll call of members of the armed services who died in active duty.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Notable names missing from the roll call included Tom Holland (Spider-Man) and Chris Evans (Captain America), the latter of whom is expected to appear at least one of the two-part movies.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
More information: 321-383-2638 Winter Garden hosts a Memorial Day community ceremony to remember local heroes with the placement of wreaths, patriotic songs and a roll call of veterans at Veterans Memorial Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
Noun
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To a lesser extent, the group’s Greatest Hits compilation also keeps the rockers somewhere on the weekly lists.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The Florida tax situation helps the two teams who play in the state, but Edmonton’s long list of contracts with partial or complete no-movement clauses must be culled by Bowman.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The listing made Lee a billionaire, and one of Malaysia’s richest men. 99 Speed Mart plans to use the IPO proceeds to fund its global expansion.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, June 22, 2025. 1:18 SEN.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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