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 The roll call late Tuesday, 220-204, was similar to earlier efforts this summer, with a few more Republicans joining all Democrats voting to bring an end to the conflict. — Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026 McConnell has missed 60 roll call votes on the Senate floor since he was hospitalized, including votes on several key bills and nominations. — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 The trial was a trail of the dead — a roll call of minor players, long deceased, mentioned in an offhand fragment of testimony. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 At this mega master in Chelmsford, the judge conducted roll call and provided instructions on future hearings en masse. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roll call
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  1. list
  2. listing
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  • Firms do not apply or pay to be considered, and inclusion and ranking are based solely on the list's methodology.
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  • The original series won the Golden Globe for best drama in 2019 and routinely lands near the top of lists hailing the best TV series of the past quarter century.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of list
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  • Manus could ultimately aim for a public listing but the more imminent task would be revamping its business and ownership structure to prove profitability and align with Beijing's regulatory requirement, analysts say.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In markets without a single dominant operator, nearby comparable listings can vary in pricing, amenities, review quality, availability, and management practices.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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