roster

noun

ˈrä-stər How to pronounce roster (audio)
Definition of rosternext
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 Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn’t played since April 24 because of strained calf muscles in both legs, remained on the 26-man roster for the best-of-five series starting Saturday. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 The star slugger, who has been dealing with a soleus strain in his right calf since mid-September, was left off the roster for the start of the series against the Tampa Rays. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 The Braves have announced their roster for the National League Division Series. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The Liberty had a rough regular season in the WNBA, falling to eighth place despite having several women’s basketball headliners on the roster. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roster
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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.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • 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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“Roster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roster. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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