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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 rosters
The Sparks are pushing to contend for a playoff spot this season after bringing back veteran forward Nneka Ogwumike and guards Ariel Atkins and Wheeler to build one of their deepest rosters in years.
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Two rosters loaded with talent.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Up and down rosters everywhere, nicks, bruises, tears, strains and sprains continue wreaking havoc on our fantasy rosters.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Those predictions and projections were based off the rosters these teams are expected to have before the transactional period of the offseason even begins.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition, 17 Black players assigned to the minor leagues were on opening day 40-man rosters, including seven from MLB development programs.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Payrolls include the 942 players on opening day rosters and injured lists.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Here’s why some schools, like Michigan, are pursuing transfer-centric rosters — and why others, like UConn, have a different philosophy.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Stated differently, if colleges could sign and pay athletes who have already played four seasons within five years, some would oblige—and likely try to keep those athletes on their rosters for many years.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Two rosters loaded with talent.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Up and down rosters everywhere, nicks, bruises, tears, strains and sprains continue wreaking havoc on our fantasy rosters.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Those predictions and projections were based off the rosters these teams are expected to have before the transactional period of the offseason even begins.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition, 17 Black players assigned to the minor leagues were on opening day 40-man rosters, including seven from MLB development programs.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Payrolls include the 942 players on opening day rosters and injured lists.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Here’s why some schools, like Michigan, are pursuing transfer-centric rosters — and why others, like UConn, have a different philosophy.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Stated differently, if colleges could sign and pay athletes who have already played four seasons within five years, some would oblige—and likely try to keep those athletes on their rosters for many years.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosters
Noun
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Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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Although similar declarations have been made in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the United Nations and European Union have not added the sprawling global group to terror lists.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before, Hong Kong’s success was all about secondary listings.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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From residences that date back to the 19th century to more modern dwellings, these listings capture Southern living at its best.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Rosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosters. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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