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also rôle
as in purpose
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
Sometimes a person in my role has to be assertive and has to be a leader.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Plowden played a key role in coach Doug Christie’s rotation late in the season with veterans such as Zach LaVine and Keegan Murray sidelined due to injuries.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
As robots take on roles across education, caregiving, manufacturing and services, the company expects an entirely new spectrum of clothing needs to follow.
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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Employees need to believe AI is a force multiplier for their role, not a substitute for it.
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Bill Pappas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Plowden played a key role in coach Doug Christie’s rotation late in the season with veterans such as Zach LaVine and Keegan Murray sidelined due to injuries.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
As robots take on roles across education, caregiving, manufacturing and services, the company expects an entirely new spectrum of clothing needs to follow.
—
Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Employees need to believe AI is a force multiplier for their role, not a substitute for it.
—
Bill Pappas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
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There were other reminders as well, some less subtle than others, of the true purpose of Congress.
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Robots sound safer The wearable audio system converts nearby robot movements into dynamic warning sounds, helping workers anticipate robotic actions without interrupting their tasks.
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Lee Feldman held the job for seven years until he was fired in 2018 by the commission.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Combining these diverse functions within a single material platform has remained one of the central challenges in advancing practical Li-S batteries, as per the release.
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The shop, storage, tools For a property that functions partly like a small operation, the garage with nine-foot-wide doors and shop are part of the package.
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The goal is to redirect human advisors toward the parts of a deal that require judgment and trust.
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Asked Monday what the best part about being back has been so far, a big smile crept across Watkins’ face.
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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