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
Now the couple has gone public — with concert performances, a red carpet debut, and a Stranger Things cast reunion wedding guest list that reads like a Hawkins High roll call.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
After the roll call Monday, Chait spoke briefly.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
RocknRolla had a roll call, actually, in it of actors who were all starting out around then — Thandiwe Newton, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Gerry Butler.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Ejiofor joins Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, and Diane Lane in the roll call.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
After the roll call Monday, Chait spoke briefly.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
RocknRolla had a roll call, actually, in it of actors who were all starting out around then — Thandiwe Newton, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Gerry Butler.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Ejiofor joins Scarlett Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, and Diane Lane in the roll call.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
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After the Heat settled itself, Durant nailed two threes, the second of which moved him past Michael Jordan into fifth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Most of the quality options went quickly in free agency, and that was without much of a list of surefire, major-impact players.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Exterior scenes for Love Story were filmed at the actual building, while interiors were recreated on soundstages using archival photographs and real estate listings to approximate the loft’s minimalist design.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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