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also rôle
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the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
studying the role of sunlight in the body's production of vitamin D
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Recent Examples of role
Our generation is playing an important role in bridging that gap and continuing the work our elders have already done.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
Moura earlier replaced Better Call Saul alum Michael Mando in the role of Manny Cespedes.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Annoyed by her subordinate role at Atelier (though she’s had the job for less than six months), Kriska boldly declares that Monica is self-centered.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Rodney Scott's handy work played a big role in eight straight points that led the Cougars to a 63-58 home win over the Panthers.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
Moura earlier replaced Better Call Saul alum Michael Mando in the role of Manny Cespedes.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
Annoyed by her subordinate role at Atelier (though she’s had the job for less than six months), Kriska boldly declares that Monica is self-centered.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
Rodney Scott's handy work played a big role in eight straight points that led the Cougars to a 63-58 home win over the Panthers.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
Noun
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Once installed, an optional power steering module upgrade and other accessories can be fitted to further enhance the tracks’ function.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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Or do the aforementioned theoretical cheese hoses have a reverse function?—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Since the flight that crash landed in Toronto on Monday originated in the U.S., one of my colleagues wanted to know how much of a part the Federal Aviation Administration and the rest of the U.S. air traffic and safety system played in the incident.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Davidson already appears to have wide support from Democrats in Rockland County, a part of the district that also features all of Putnam County and portions of Westchester and Dutchess counties.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Wall Street Journal was the first to report his involvement in the Manalapan purchase.—
Darrell Hofheinz,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The rule allows federal employees to accept pro bono legal services if the work is connected to their official duties or prior involvement in a presidential campaign or transition team.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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This includes the Ramstein meeting, discussions in Kyiv, and later, participation in the Munich Security Conference.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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These figures underscore the systemic issues - such as unconscious bias, limited access to networks, lack of role models and societal pressures - that continue to hinder women’s participation and advancement in STEM careers.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Center of Hope, located on Spratt Street, has a capacity of 287 beds and can accommodate up to 330 during bad weather, when people live in the dining area or classrooms, Burns said.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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Their revolutionary ideas about communal love were rooted in radically changing how people relate to one another and the programs inspired by these ideals demonstrated the profound capacity of collective care and solidarity.—
Mickell Carter / Made by History,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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But that doesn’t seem to be the purpose of the record, which leans more heavily into fan service — a treat for those who’ve stayed loyal (or at least neutral) as Drake suffered the past year’s cavalcade of embarrassments.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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The purpose is to drive economic diversity in Las Vegas, traditionally a town focused on a single industry: hospitality.—
Melinda Sheckells,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Lutnick, 63, was a key player during Trump's political transition, working to help fill some 4,000 political positions in the federal government.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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There’s no one position to use your rabbit vibrator, so find the one that’s best for you.—
Amanda Chatel,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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Practical and Theoretical Changes on the Table Reforming IDEA is no small task, but a variety of proposals have emerged from educators, policymakers, and advocacy groups.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Reason to be fearful: A midweek match under the lights at Villa Park is no easy task for any team.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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