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 Blue Devils – led by the physically imposing, likely top-three NBA Draft pick, Cameron Boozer – had the second-biggest roster in the country, including four other players expected to join Boozer in June’s NBA Draft.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
With 40-plus newcomers joining the roster in the offseason, coach Scott Frost wants his team to get tougher, be more disciplined and more precise.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Signing a player like Beckham who does not play special teams to a one-year, low-cost contract wouldn’t be the normal allocation of those assets on an NFL roster.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the most durable players on the roster, McDaniels has played at least 70 games in each of the past five seasons.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
With 40-plus newcomers joining the roster in the offseason, coach Scott Frost wants his team to get tougher, be more disciplined and more precise.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Signing a player like Beckham who does not play special teams to a one-year, low-cost contract wouldn’t be the normal allocation of those assets on an NFL roster.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
One of the most durable players on the roster, McDaniels has played at least 70 games in each of the past five seasons.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roster
Noun
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The names are in alphabetical order, and each new storm gets the next name on the list.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tehran rejected the list and presented a five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 1 Apr. 2026.
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