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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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Below, Van Patten dives into her process to play Knox — her first role embodying a real person — to explain how her firm belief in her innocence brought a newfound depth to the series, and shares set stories of her relationship with Knox herself.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
This documentary explores the role of British diplomat John Ponsonby in the formation of both Uruguay and Belgium as independent nations.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Of course, gun safety is not only an issue of physical protection; mental health plays a role, too.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Now in his third NFL season, Tonges is finally seeing a chance to solidify his role.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
This documentary explores the role of British diplomat John Ponsonby in the formation of both Uruguay and Belgium as independent nations.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Of course, gun safety is not only an issue of physical protection; mental health plays a role, too.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Now in his third NFL season, Tonges is finally seeing a chance to solidify his role.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
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Currently, all treatments are supportive, meaning the child is treated with antibiotics while doctors deal with the abnormal immune responses and wait for the return of normal function.—
Dr. Marc Siegel , Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Or the function of interpretation.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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University budgets at risk International students typically pay significantly higher tuition rates compared to their American peers, often becoming a large part of a university's bottom line.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The tricky part is that a low running cost won't necessarily save you money in the long run.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Her love for journalism began with taking freelance sports photos for her local newspaper, The Fulton Sun, during high school, and her involvement with multiple school publications.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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Smotrich demanded there be no agreement on Palestinian Authority or Qatari involvement in Gazan governance, nor anything that supports the concept of a future independent Palestinian state.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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This year’s edition will showcase 76 films from 26 countries, selected from more than 1,700 submissions, including first-time participation from São Tomé and Príncipe, Ecuador, and Belize.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gen Z—and specifically its male cohort—is leading the way on most gambling and sports betting participation.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Late public school buses and needing to take care of an occasionally sick child, along with at capacity or costly child care centers, contributed to her precarious employment.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Bridgestone, on the other hand, has a capacity of 20,000.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Personality and purpose Upon entering the home, the first room one notices is Catherine's spacious office, which sits just to the left of the front door.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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This position is funded by the ADG Community Journalism Project.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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The man, whose position CNN confirmed independently, said he could be arrested too, but that would not stop the business.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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What makes the task ahead even more daunting is that the Aces know not to be complacent.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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No more staring at 50 tasks and trying to prioritize.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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