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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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See list of free community events How to watch the World Cup in Miami away from the stadium.
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Pinterest Another social media platform in this week’s list is Pinterest (PINS).
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The stock of SpaceX continues its consolidation phase on the New York Stock Exchange one week after its Nasdaq listing.
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The exchange’s main index recorded a 51% return in 2025 — among the largest in the world — and has kept up momentum this year as anticipation grows ahead of the listing.
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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