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
When taking a roll call following a break Friday, Malone skipped over Meissner before being reminded to call on him.
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
The movie’s roll call has other horror movie players, including Elle Riot Fox (Little Bites), Daniel Roebuck (Final Destination), Kevin Keppy (Smile), Kirby Bliss Blanton (The Green Inferno), Yoson An (Heart Eyes), and Nelson Leis (The Last Of Us).
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
Local media reports say a roll call at the school revealed that 52 students are missing as well as a number of staff.
—James Bwala, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025
Democrats cheered after the roll call was read.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
The movie’s roll call has other horror movie players, including Elle Riot Fox (Little Bites), Daniel Roebuck (Final Destination), Kevin Keppy (Smile), Kirby Bliss Blanton (The Green Inferno), Yoson An (Heart Eyes), and Nelson Leis (The Last Of Us).
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
Local media reports say a roll call at the school revealed that 52 students are missing as well as a number of staff.
—James Bwala, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025
Democrats cheered after the roll call was read.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
Noun
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That list is compiled in the same way as the Billboard 200, using both streams and sales to look at which country projects are the most popular.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Allison Bratzel – Piper Sandler Allison Bratzel holds the ninth spot on the list.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Mom keeps asking me to teach her to take digital photos and create online auction listings, something my Dad used to do.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Event listings should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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