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
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement was asked to investigate whether Tony physically threatened Brimlow during a recent roll call meeting of agency leadership, an allegation that led Tony to make his criticisms of Brimlow public.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
But this is Massachusetts, and the roll call of lofty careers tarnished by scandal is a long one.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Boards hanging on the chamber wall, used to log votes on bills, lit up for Republican members as roll call was taken, but the lights remained off for most Democrats in the House.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Democrats have largely denied fast unanimous consent votes regarding Trump’s nominees, instead opting for roll calls.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 3 Aug. 2025
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
But this is Massachusetts, and the roll call of lofty careers tarnished by scandal is a long one.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Boards hanging on the chamber wall, used to log votes on bills, lit up for Republican members as roll call was taken, but the lights remained off for most Democrats in the House.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Democrats have largely denied fast unanimous consent votes regarding Trump’s nominees, instead opting for roll calls.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
Noun
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Bagkeak Slouchy Suede Bag Suede is everywhere this fall, and this crescent Bagkeak bag is on my must-have list.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes compiled a list of the top 500 higher education institutions in the country by looking at alumni salaries, retention and graduation rates and amount of student debt, among other factors.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The home was recently fully remodeled, according to the listing, and includes both a full bar in the lower level as well as an outdoor bar and kitchen.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Cortlandt Manor home’s design, by Robert Cika, reflected Gleason’s fascination with unidentified flying objects (UFOs), the listing said.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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