roll call

noun

Definition of roll callnext
as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system the roll call of the fallen was read aloud at the memorial service

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Recent Examples of roll call Repeat offenders, one of which is a retirement community, the usual vermin and an unusual amount of food thrown out for temperature violations highlight this week’s roll call of South Florida restaurants failing inspection. — David J. Neal july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Passed on a unanimous tally of 49-0 (two members missed the roll call) means a Mamdani veto would have zero chance of being sustained. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Kean has not voted in the House since March 5, missing more than 100 roll call votes during his time away. — Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 30 June 2026 Joining Ritchie for Fountain of Youth was a cast which read like a roll call for the Oscars. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for roll call
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  1. list
  2. listing
Noun
  • Yankuba Minteh could be added to that list following an injury to his right leg sustained in Saturday’s 3-0 friendly win at home to Roma.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Removing them from the list means that insurance companies ultimately may not pay for these two vaccines that are obviously still needed, in view of the data above.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • Having a good listing agent can mean the difference between a frustrating home-selling process with disappointing results and one that is easy and lands the best possible offer.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Today's fake listings can look even more convincing because scammers have access to professional property photos, video tours and AI tools.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of listing

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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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