rosters

plural of roster

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rosters After that, barring a surprising agreement between the league and the players’ association, the owners are expected to institute a lockout period in which teams are not permitted to have any contact with players on 40-man rosters. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Because Bubic is on the 60-day IL, the Dodgers will need to clear spots on the active and 40-man rosters to reinstate him. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Both teams have familiar coaches, new quarterbacks and rosters that have changed plenty since their meeting in Columbia last year. Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 There was confusion about Sheldon’s age, as he was listed on the UConn rosters as 19. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026 After having one of the youngest rosters in the NFL last season, Gang Green added several veterans to help the team navigate rough waters and win more games. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 Earning a spot on collegiate rosters, or athletic scholarships, takes years of work from young athletes — and thousands of dollars from their parents in fees, travel and other costs. Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 The Ohio State Buckeyes led the way with 11 rookies from the 2026 Draft class on NFL rosters, followed by Texas A&M, which had 10 former Aggies make it to the league. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 There’s some overlap between the rosters of the fair’s Houston and Miami Beach editions, with some 26 galleries exhibiting at both fairs. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosters
Noun
  • Most of the coaches believe too many staffs rely on rankings and offer lists.
    Manny Navarro, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The Postal Service could then refuse to send out ballots that do not comply with the new standards or are associated with voters who do not appear on the lists.
    Andrew Chung, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Check Availability at The Happy House All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Korn Ferry experts trace the trend partly to leaner HR teams with less bandwidth to keep listings current, alongside some companies deliberately using ghost posts to scout talent or track competitors' hiring.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Rosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosters. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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