as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
the roster of subscribers to the journal
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Recent Examples of roster
The success of the farm system, much like the major league roster, will be predicated on how a number of position player prospects respond to down seasons.
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Cubs have two bench decisions remaining before submitting their 26-man roster Thursday morning.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The iconic actress and activist has boarded the film and joined a roster of executive producers that includes Rosario Dawson, Rage Against the Machine rocker Tom Morello, Oscar nominee Julie Cohen, Dominique Bravo, Bill Haney, Jonathan Logan, Steve Silberstein and Tony Tabatznik.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
With the Yankees concluding their spring training with two exhibitions in Arizona against the Cubs, Boone said that the team could finalize its season-opening 26-man roster on Monday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Cubs have two bench decisions remaining before submitting their 26-man roster Thursday morning.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The iconic actress and activist has boarded the film and joined a roster of executive producers that includes Rosario Dawson, Rage Against the Machine rocker Tom Morello, Oscar nominee Julie Cohen, Dominique Bravo, Bill Haney, Jonathan Logan, Steve Silberstein and Tony Tabatznik.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
With the Yankees concluding their spring training with two exhibitions in Arizona against the Cubs, Boone said that the team could finalize its season-opening 26-man roster on Monday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roster
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Your mental health deserves as much attention as your to-do list this month.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other times, this has fallen off the list.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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When Paxton’s office has taken public action regarding crisis pregnancy centers, it’s largely been to defend centers — such as with a 2023 lawsuit against Yelp for adding disclaimers on the centers’ listings.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Roster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roster. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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