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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 team said McDonald's will play an active role in shaping the fan experience at the new stadium, including the design of a McDonald's flagship restaurant and the involvement of the McDonald's brand in other fan experiences.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Why Fiber Is Good for Your Gut Fiber plays a key role in gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria in your microbiome.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Kathryn Thal will continue her role across Vendôme Pictures and Emotion Pictures as Senior Vice President of Development and Production, alongside Ejiah Rousselet who recently joined as creative executive.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2026
As chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and head of the association of state party chairs, Martin played a key role in the 2024 DNC.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Why Fiber Is Good for Your Gut Fiber plays a key role in gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria in your microbiome.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Kathryn Thal will continue her role across Vendôme Pictures and Emotion Pictures as Senior Vice President of Development and Production, alongside Ejiah Rousselet who recently joined as creative executive.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2026
As chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and head of the association of state party chairs, Martin played a key role in the 2024 DNC.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
Noun
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Each object was made by someone, with a precise intention—to embody a necessary purpose, once held in relation to a community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Kubiak has experience going against the group in practices last season, but facing his former boss in Mike MacDonald will be a tall task.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Another task involved answering elementary school questions with a giant pencil, and the final showdown was over a Plinko-esque game with specialized chips.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Further declines in home prices would deepen the hit to household balance sheets, said Lizzi Lee, a fellow at Center for China Analysis, noting that the property downturn has already inflicted significant job losses across construction and related sectors.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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One candidate ran as a fervent booster, arguing that Atlantic Yards would bring jobs and housing to the area.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Being able to shave a half-hour or more off the usual running time is a function of being a streaming-only show that isn’t beholden to all the commercials of a network show.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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But in moderation, these small acts of emotional buffering play a very important, invisible role in a relationship’s smooth function.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Credentials grant people access to player areas and other non-public parts of Roland Garros and the All England Club.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Data center projects are likely to migrate to parts of Europe with lower power costs, creating winners and losers across the continent, the experts said.—
April Roach,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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