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
Carden was confirmed by unanimous consent, meaning no roll call vote was taken.
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Some rooms have views over the lush gardens; the best have sunny terraces and boast a roll call of the hotel’s famous guests (Pavarotti, Caruso, Princess Margaret).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Chaperones took a roll call before leaving campus.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
When taking a roll call following a break Friday, Malone skipped over Meissner before being reminded to call on him.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Some rooms have views over the lush gardens; the best have sunny terraces and boast a roll call of the hotel’s famous guests (Pavarotti, Caruso, Princess Margaret).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Chaperones took a roll call before leaving campus.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
When taking a roll call following a break Friday, Malone skipped over Meissner before being reminded to call on him.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for roll call
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
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The rooms The rooms should be at the top of your list of reasons to stay at Joia Aruba.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Jet2 confirmed both individuals have been placed on the airline’s no-fly list.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The $75 million listing is held by Leslie Garfield.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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An unprecedented wave of Chinese AI listings has also unfolded in Hong Kong.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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