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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The names are in alphabetical order, and each new storm gets the next name on the list.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tehran rejected the list and presented a five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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When Paxton’s office has taken public action regarding crisis pregnancy centers, it’s largely been to defend centers — such as with a 2023 lawsuit against Yelp for adding disclaimers on the centers’ listings.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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