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
Royal and Presidential Suites have separate living rooms, more palatial decor, and past guest lists that read like a United Nations roll call.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In the Oakland Unified School District, too many students have been missing from roll call.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Iconic hero groups the X-Men and the Fantastic Four are set to team up with the Avengers for the first time on the silver screen in Doomsday giving it a cast list which reads like a roll call for the Oscars.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
At the time, Massie refused to allow the COVID-19 package to be approved without a formal roll call, forcing hundreds of lawmakers back to the Capitol.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In the Oakland Unified School District, too many students have been missing from roll call.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Iconic hero groups the X-Men and the Fantastic Four are set to team up with the Avengers for the first time on the silver screen in Doomsday giving it a cast list which reads like a roll call for the Oscars.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
At the time, Massie refused to allow the COVID-19 package to be approved without a formal roll call, forcing hundreds of lawmakers back to the Capitol.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
Noun
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And at least on my subway car, multiple people went through a list of their favorite moments from the game.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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There is also a long list of bars and restaurants hosting watch parties.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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