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also rôle
as in function
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
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of the region’s economies play key roles in international firms’ supply chains.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Following his 2023 divorce from Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo has publicly embraced a new chapter, one in which monogamy no longer plays a role.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The boycott also follows weeks of mounting global backlash against companies like Tesla, led by billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk, who has publicly aligned himself with far-right parties in Europe and taken an increasingly active role in the Trump administration.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of the region’s economies play key roles in international firms’ supply chains.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Following his 2023 divorce from Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo has publicly embraced a new chapter, one in which monogamy no longer plays a role.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The boycott also follows weeks of mounting global backlash against companies like Tesla, led by billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk, who has publicly aligned himself with far-right parties in Europe and taken an increasingly active role in the Trump administration.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
Noun
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Summary Lower back pain can significantly impact your daily function.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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The boxes have automatic alert functions that contact emergency responders when a child is left inside so they can be retrieved quickly.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is an amazing, minimal laptop that could be part of your life for $70 less.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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While other parts of his game require refinement, ball instincts should be a strength.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the citation obtained by PEOPLE, Nicholas Fleming has received a ticket for his involvement in the crash, which took place on Wednesday, April 2 at the intersection of Rock Creek and Dewey Roads.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Close to 150 protestors gathered outside a Tesla dealership at 1200 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, on Saturday targeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his involvement with President Donald Trump’s administration and the Department of Government Efficiency.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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To the contrary, various federal courts have held that Title IX and/or the Equal Protection Clause require schools to allow such participation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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But last month, the company locked down its first external funding in a $600 million round led by Thrive Capital with participation from GV, formerly known as Google Ventures, as well additional capital from Alphabet.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Though Villa’s revenue has markedly improved, owing to unlocking Champions League riches, a major issue impacting this is their stadium capacity.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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With members like Iraq, Kazakhstan and the U.A.E. adding to capacity, pressure on the remaining members (translation Saudi Arabia) can only grow.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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More than this perhaps, as Sara Halpern, visiting assistant professor of history at St. Olaf college, wrote to me, the attack had a broader purpose.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Gemini Shuhua Xiong Mercury Retrograde Ends in Pisces on April 7: Rewrite the narrative around purpose.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
3 Apr. 2025
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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A day after a 10th inning walk-off win followed by an 18-run outburst in their doubleheader sweep of St. Louis, the Red Sox offense was undoubtedly a bit tired, going 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finding the quintessential Ovechkin game is no small task, not after such an illustrious career.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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