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 roster of A-list owners included such names as Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood, James Coburn, Miles Davis, George Harrison, and Ralph Lauren.
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Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
As the city has quieted down, the Knicks now have joined the other 29 teams in the league in beginning to work on a roster for the 2026-27 season.
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Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Their ability to provide Ottawa with two top 25 overall picks in this year’s draft played a key role in Florida being able to acquire Tkachuk without losing a major piece from its NHL roster.
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Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
May and Ujiri will now be tasked with constructing the Mavericks roster around the NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
As the city has quieted down, the Knicks now have joined the other 29 teams in the league in beginning to work on a roster for the 2026-27 season.
—
Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Their ability to provide Ottawa with two top 25 overall picks in this year’s draft played a key role in Florida being able to acquire Tkachuk without losing a major piece from its NHL roster.
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Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
May and Ujiri will now be tasked with constructing the Mavericks roster around the NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roster
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The law will require annual background checks for ride-share drivers and expand the list of offenses that disqualify someone from the job.
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With summer travel upon us, my packing list is focused on multi-functional pieces that are comfortable, breathable, and easy to wear.
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The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.
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“Roster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roster. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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