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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
This is the architect role, and it is defined not by technical skill but by the willingness to make decisions with real consequences—and to own the outcome when those decisions are wrong.
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Abhishek Gandotra, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Keith has made the decision to move on from his role with the studio after 20 years of invaluable contributions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
And while international migration plays a large role in Charlotte’s population, the city also is a magnet for domestic movement too, according to Chuck McShane, senior director of market analytics for CoStar Group/Homes.com.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The administration’s rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act, clean energy tax incentives, and stricter rules on Chinese imports played a role in ultimately leading to this year’s weakest first quarter of clean tech manufacturing investment in nearly three years.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
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Abhishek Gandotra, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Keith has made the decision to move on from his role with the studio after 20 years of invaluable contributions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
And while international migration plays a large role in Charlotte’s population, the city also is a magnet for domestic movement too, according to Chuck McShane, senior director of market analytics for CoStar Group/Homes.com.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The administration’s rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act, clean energy tax incentives, and stricter rules on Chinese imports played a role in ultimately leading to this year’s weakest first quarter of clean tech manufacturing investment in nearly three years.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 14 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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Next time let’s do our job and bring it to my front door REAL TIME.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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Rudd has previously spoken candidly about working odd jobs in the '90s while pursuing his dream of being a working actor.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Scarecrows, reflective streamers, predator decoys, strobe lights or lasers, and balloons with eye patterns all serve this function.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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The systems also support other advanced functions.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Eco effort The coolest part about the construction is that it was built to work with the environment—not against it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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