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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
Ars Video Concerning access However, in a May 14 Senate hearing, Kennedy clarified Geier's role at the health department in response to questions from Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH).
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Sociodemographic influences Empirical data suggest sociodemographic factors play a significant role in air rage incidents.
—Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
If Matz resumes a hybrid role, having an effective Romero as the primary left-handed reliever will be vital.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 May 2025
This reflects the leader’s role in narrative construction, a central principle in sensemaking theory.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Sociodemographic influences Empirical data suggest sociodemographic factors play a significant role in air rage incidents.
—Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
If Matz resumes a hybrid role, having an effective Romero as the primary left-handed reliever will be vital.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 May 2025
This reflects the leader’s role in narrative construction, a central principle in sensemaking theory.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
Noun
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Riders are also able to connect to the platform through a laptop, smartphone or Apple Watch to dive into various features and functions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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The feature enables the assignment of up to four separate actions per key in the form of a long press, double tap, or alternate functions.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Norton’s basic antivirus omits VPN protection, but a no-limits VPN is part of all Norton’s security suites.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Lucy is part of a long line of de Koonings who have made art in or around this backyard.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Heart of Midlothian supporters are hopeful the success of USG, with Bloom’s involvement, is a blueprint to restore former glories at the Scottish Premier League club, which is based in Edinburgh.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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His involvement was facilitated by a third-party recommendation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Juve’s participation in the US could net the club around $30m, depending on results, and this will likely help the club reshape the side for Tudor ahead of next season.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The issue is a sensitive one in Colombia, where the participation of Colombians in high-profile crimes has been the source of national shame.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Samuels will be joining the cast in a supporting capacity.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Later, Stokes represented Bean as his personal lawyer when he was sued in his capacity as superintendent of the center in 2003. Valliant, appointed to his seat on the board by the county commissioners, has represented county commissioners as their lawyer.—
Paige Pfleger,
ProPublica,
7 June 2025
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While these measures aim to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs by eliminating administrative burdens, DEI may have served a crucial purpose in enhancing VA services to its underserved veteran communities.—
Cristina Johnson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The unusually large influx of immigrants in detention meant a backlog was created at the office in Burlington, causing people arrested on an immigration violation to be held for days in a facility unequipped for the purpose, according to lawyers for the detainees.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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However, the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles persisted, finishing 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-16 with runners on base.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Its largest position, G Mining Ventures Inc., a Canadian firm that explores for precious metals, has nearly doubled year to date.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Enlist older children: Give age-appropriate tasks to older kids who can help with younger siblings and household responsibilities.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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That’s no easy task — even as his knees deteriorated more and more towards the end of the 2024 season, Armstead still remained a top-three player at his position, according to Pro Football Focus.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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