as in lists
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 calls
Tis the spooky season and as such, Universal/Blumhouse’s Black Phone 2 will continue to roll calls to moviegoers.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll calls
Noun
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Months ago, Peterson researched different top-10 lists of iconic jazz records to cross-check the Athenaeum collection with the records held in highest regard.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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The best travel pillows are at the top of our editors’ lists for long flights, road trips, and everything in between.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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The permits that both companies have received to test and operate their self-driving vehicles became a contentious issue in the lead up to the listings.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Firms listed in mainland China, including home appliance manufacturer Midea and battery-maker CATL, have launched secondary listings in Hong Kong in order to draw international investment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Roll calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20calls. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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