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 deal, which the Senate approved unanimously without a roll call, next goes to the House, which is expected to consider it today.
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The deal, which the Senate approved unanimously without a roll call, next goes to the House.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
These are just a few of the daily roll calls of assaults on Jewish institutions.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The roll call of the present goes through the coronavirus pandemic, George Floyd, January 6, Project 2025, Charlie Kirk, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The deal, which the Senate approved unanimously without a roll call, next goes to the House.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
These are just a few of the daily roll calls of assaults on Jewish institutions.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The roll call of the present goes through the coronavirus pandemic, George Floyd, January 6, Project 2025, Charlie Kirk, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roll call
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Dillon Gabriel moved to a backup role as Deshaun Watson remained on the physically unable to perform list, even after the team opened his 21-day practice window in December.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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However, this discount only applies at qualifying gas stations, so review the list of stations near you and make sure to compare prices at those stations ahead of time.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The tax would be added directly to room bills and apply to more than 80 hotel properties citywide, as well as over 2,100 active Airbnb and Vrbo listings.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Event listings should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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