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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
Trump offers Musk leadership role In September, Trump revealed in a public speech his intentions to establish a government efficiency commission headed by Musk.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
The veteran defensive lineman has also played an important role in Miami's run defense.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Schools have always played a central role in a child’s development; providing mental health resources on campus could make a profound difference in students’ accessibility to these services.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
His late father, Michael Figures, was an Alabama state senator and his mother serves in that role now.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
The veteran defensive lineman has also played an important role in Miami's run defense.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Schools have always played a central role in a child’s development; providing mental health resources on campus could make a profound difference in students’ accessibility to these services.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
His late father, Michael Figures, was an Alabama state senator and his mother serves in that role now.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
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With that, my team and I shifted focus from topics such as how chronic stress influences brains to how positive events – and anticipation for these events – shape neural functions.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drivers reportedly complained about touchscreen systems adding in at times annoying levels of friction to simple functions like climate control and music.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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According to a press release, Kings Island's new family-friendly entertainment is part of a $1 billion investment that Six Flags is making over the next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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All of this is part of our mission to promote lifelong learning and foster a sense of community.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Non-European involvement in the war does not promise a Ukrainian defeat.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has denied any Russian involvement.The Week UK, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Israel and the United States have a far more permissive interpretation of what constitutes direct participation in hostilities.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Other opponents include the leaders of several Democratic legislative districts, the League of Women Voters and Civic Engagement Beyond Voting, a nonprofit that encourages greater participation in daily governance.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Many of us in business recognize the capacity of AI to enhance our work, boost our productivity and drive us to new heights of innovation.Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Palace Theatre, for reference, has a capacity of just over 1,600.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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These extensions have been funded primarily by loans from Water On Demand, Inc. Fortune Rise Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger or similar business combination.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Brendan’s devotion to his men is inextricable from his purpose in the army, but the lofty Gerry sees it as a weakness.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drawing on experience The board position is Fischer’s debut in Arizona water politics.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Shostakovich did not absent-mindedly stumble into a position of lasting cultural power.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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The task of silverware placement and napkin arranging begins as a relatively simple one, taught through phonetic devices like B-M-W (bread, meal, water) or various colorful stories that involve the knife protecting the spoon.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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As the title suggests, an ice storm makes that task nearly impossible as twists and double-crosses further complicate their attempts.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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