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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According to Seth England, CEO of Big Loud (which counts Wallen on its roster), bidding wars for acts have gone from five to six companies five years ago to as many as 20 to 25 today.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
Jai Lucas, the new University of Miami basketball coach, continued to restock the Hurricanes’ roster with the addition of two more transfers.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
On Friday, the Yankees designated Ottavino for assignment to make room for Williams on the active roster.
Williams, acquired in an offseason trade with the Brewers, has not pitched since Opening Day, March 27.
—Will Graves, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
It’s been a phenomenal season for the young team, but also for several individuals on the roster.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
Jai Lucas, the new University of Miami basketball coach, continued to restock the Hurricanes’ roster with the addition of two more transfers.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
On Friday, the Yankees designated Ottavino for assignment to make room for Williams on the active roster.
Williams, acquired in an offseason trade with the Brewers, has not pitched since Opening Day, March 27.
—Will Graves, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
It’s been a phenomenal season for the young team, but also for several individuals on the roster.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Roster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roster. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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