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
From the long lines for jerk chicken and other Caribbean fare to the waving flags during the islands’ roll calls, Best of the Best music festival made its big return on Sunday after a two-year hiatus, taking over downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
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, 22 May 2025
Notable names missing from the roll call included Tom Holland (Spider-Man) and Chris Evans (Captain America), the latter of whom is expected to appear at least one of the two-part movies.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
More information: 321-383-2638 Winter Garden hosts a Memorial Day community ceremony to remember local heroes with the placement of wreaths, patriotic songs and a roll call of veterans at Veterans Memorial Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
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, 22 May 2025
Notable names missing from the roll call included Tom Holland (Spider-Man) and Chris Evans (Captain America), the latter of whom is expected to appear at least one of the two-part movies.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
More information: 321-383-2638 Winter Garden hosts a Memorial Day community ceremony to remember local heroes with the placement of wreaths, patriotic songs and a roll call of veterans at Veterans Memorial Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
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On May 23, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park the 31-year-old two-time All-Star suffered a strained right quadriceps muscle, and has been on the injured list ever since.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Data brokers use this to place you on lists of likely voters for certain parties or causes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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An online listing on a state government portal, uploaded on May 30, said the city will begin soliciting proposals from drone companies Tuesday at 10 a.m.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Focus on addressing business needs through use-case content and making listings more informative and outcome-oriented.—
Gianluca Ferruggia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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