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 deal, which the Senate approved unanimously without a roll call, next goes to the House.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
These are just a few of the daily roll calls of assaults on Jewish institutions.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The roll call of the present goes through the coronavirus pandemic, George Floyd, January 6, Project 2025, Charlie Kirk, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Wyden blocked the possibility of a Senate voice vote last month, forcing a roll call vote for Rudd’s confirmation.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Mar. 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
These are just a few of the daily roll calls of assaults on Jewish institutions.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The roll call of the present goes through the coronavirus pandemic, George Floyd, January 6, Project 2025, Charlie Kirk, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Wyden blocked the possibility of a Senate voice vote last month, forcing a roll call vote for Rudd’s confirmation.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
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Years of a gap of same-team coaching tenure between the Heat’s Erik Spoelstra and next closest on that list if Steve Kerr were to step aside as Warriors coach.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Here's our list of the five best space prison movies (in no particular order, don't get mad at the numbers).—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Early data suggests the policies are beginning to have an effect — with a modest decline in short-term rental listings in Athens reported in 2026, Travel and Tour World said.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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