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
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.
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ABC News, 20 May 2026
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, 19 May 2026
The incumbents have run as a group and are elected by an open roll call vote of delegates attending the international convention.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
At the roll call for the FIFA Congress where all nations were named, Iran was announced as absent.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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ABC News, 20 May 2026
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, 19 May 2026
The incumbents have run as a group and are elected by an open roll call vote of delegates attending the international convention.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
At the roll call for the FIFA Congress where all nations were named, Iran was announced as absent.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
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Harel cleared 7-2 on his first attempt — a personal best — tying for fourth on the national list this year.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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If MacFarland stays, the biggest long-term item on the to-do list is Makar’s next contract.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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According to ZipRecruiter, TrafficBoost job posts receive 12 times more applicants than organic listings.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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