in roster vs on roster

Both 'in roster' and 'on roster' are commonly used phrases, but their usage depends on the context. 'In roster' is typically used when referring to being included in a list or group of people, while 'on roster' is more commonly used in sports contexts to indicate being part of a team or lineup.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 1582 views

in roster

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being included in a list or group of people.

Use 'in roster' when talking about someone being included in a list or group, such as a work roster or schedule.

Examples:

She is in the roster for the upcoming project.
All the participants are in the roster for the event.

Alternatives:

included in the roster
part of the roster
listed in the roster
among those on the roster
included on the roster

on roster

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially in sports contexts to indicate being part of a team or lineup.

Use 'on roster' when referring to someone being part of a team or lineup, such as in sports or other organized groups.

Examples:

He is on the roster for the basketball team.
Who is on the roster for the upcoming match?

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I can go back on roster if you need me, but there's something I'd like to do.
All right. Chief, can you keep your engineers on roster?
Chief, can you keep your engineers on roster?
Anyone on my roster for information.
Squawks colonial, but it's not on the roster.
She's on the roster for south may command.
He wants my spot on the roster.
There's no Kaz on the roster that the travel company provided.
Run all the guards on that roster.
I don't see a Harkness on our roster.
You weren't on the roster.
Morgan's not even on the roster.
You'll be the youngest author on my roster.
I'll call their membership office and see if he's on the roster.
You realize that every player on that roster would kill to be in your position.
Baker's been on our roster for three weeks.
He remained on the roster of the Metropolitan until 1966, appearing again in 1966-1967.
And you're not on my roster.
Teams have 52 players on each roster, with some selected by a territorial draft.
He was expected to be the second WR on the roster behind Dwayne Bowe.

Alternatives:

part of the roster
included in the roster
listed on the roster
among those in the roster
included on the roster

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