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
Carden was confirmed by unanimous consent, meaning no roll call vote was taken.
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Some rooms have views over the lush gardens; the best have sunny terraces and boast a roll call of the hotel’s famous guests (Pavarotti, Caruso, Princess Margaret).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Chaperones took a roll call before leaving campus.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
When taking a roll call following a break Friday, Malone skipped over Meissner before being reminded to call on him.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Some rooms have views over the lush gardens; the best have sunny terraces and boast a roll call of the hotel’s famous guests (Pavarotti, Caruso, Princess Margaret).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Chaperones took a roll call before leaving campus.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
When taking a roll call following a break Friday, Malone skipped over Meissner before being reminded to call on him.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for roll call
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
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Small Appliances Next to kitchenware, our pros say small appliances have a place on this list, too.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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And while a few are chasing specific bucket-list goals, many simply want to go somewhere enjoyable, do something engaging, and stay healthy.—
Kathy Boardman,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its share price has risen more than fourfold since its listing, propelling its market capitalization to almost $200 billion — more than the value investors put on the entirety of GE before then-CEO Larry Culp announced his plan to split it up in November 2021.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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To support the initiative, the Apartment Association will host on its website a listing of properties participating in the program.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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