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
With Wharton’s recent surgery and Brooks’ injury history, the Panthers are likely to be cautious about thinning the roster at their respective positions.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Koeninger isn’t the only talented player on the roster, though.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the season with a reloaded roster and odds-on expectations to win a third straight World Series title.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
He was set to compete for a roster spot at Sam Houston State.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Koeninger isn’t the only talented player on the roster, though.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the season with a reloaded roster and odds-on expectations to win a third straight World Series title.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
He was set to compete for a roster spot at Sam Houston State.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roster
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In the summer of ’63 the band signed a three-picture deal with United Artists, which gave The Beatles a list of potential directors.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Add Jonathan Haidt to the list of heavy hitters who have been booed at Yankee Stadium.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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This has several use cases, including everything from ads to e-commerce listings to marketing content to in-game assets.—
Kshitij Dixit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Roster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roster. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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