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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
The two homegrown right-handers might someday be more than depth starters, but with six other healthy starters in camp this spring and only one of them — Nolan McLean — having any minor league options, Scott and Tong are slated for depth roles.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
McCullough spent last season as the Raiders — working with Frisco Lone Star product Ashton Jeanty — in the same role, and previously coached at other universities such as USC, Notre Dame and Indiana.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Golden last month also indicated that former Texas coach Mack Brown would be good for the role.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
A couple weeks later, she was hired for the role.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
McCullough spent last season as the Raiders — working with Frisco Lone Star product Ashton Jeanty — in the same role, and previously coached at other universities such as USC, Notre Dame and Indiana.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Golden last month also indicated that former Texas coach Mack Brown would be good for the role.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
A couple weeks later, she was hired for the role.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
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Soldiers from the Multi-purpose Company, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division operated the aircraft during the drill.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The real purpose of the campaign was to draw attention to the violation of Japanese Americans’ Constitutional rights.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her first urgent task is to address rising prices and sluggish wages and pass a budget bill to fund those measures, which were delayed by the election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Another worry is that if AI succeeds in creating tools to do complicated tasks more cheaply, companies in industries as far flung as software and legal services and trucking logistics could see their businesses get undercut.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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With the right development, the cost of residing here could be more affordable than typical; that would be attractive for the thousands of lower-paying jobs in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Set against a backdrop of oppressive heat and drought, the narrative follows Isabel, a 17-year-old from the rural north who takes a job at an upscale country club outside Manila.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The interaction data is then fed into the training pipeline, establishing a continuous improvement framework that enables the robot to improve its functions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The exercises that build a strong, defined back A balanced routine that includes strength training, cardio, and mobility can improve everything from daily function to athletic performance, while also shaping muscle over time.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
15 Feb. 2026
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Winter weather alerts are in effect across parts of California, Nevada and Oregon ahead of two systems expected in the coming days.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Leonard’s silence, a cornerstone of the seven-time All-Star’s personality, is part of what makes the 34-year-old Moreno Valley product a compelling figure in the NBA.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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