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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 actor's final role came in 2022's Daniel's Gotta Die.
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Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Australian actress Cummings has had major roles on Prime Video’s Citadel, Peacock’s Long Bright River and AMC’s NOS4A2.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves calm down, and can also play a role in the development of melatonin.
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Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Byram could fill that role at least until the Blackhawks’ younger defense further develops.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Australian actress Cummings has had major roles on Prime Video’s Citadel, Peacock’s Long Bright River and AMC’s NOS4A2.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves calm down, and can also play a role in the development of melatonin.
—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Byram could fill that role at least until the Blackhawks’ younger defense further develops.
—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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Protect your space, then re-engage with purpose.
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If your energy dips, take a brief stretch, then return to the task with a lighter touch and clearer purpose.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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But shareholders have pushed back against hefty pay packages, which come during a period of upheaval in Hollywood that has been buffeted by job losses from media consolidation and outsourcing.
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Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture.
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Although there are circumstantial reasons why the surveys are being published now, Dack believes that the current wave of historical reckoning also functions as a civic and institutional backlash to the political rise of the far right.
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Iron helps transport oxygen throughout the body, while magnesium supports muscle function, nerve signaling and hundreds of biochemical reactions tied to metabolism and overall health.
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The goal is to redirect human advisors toward the parts of a deal that require judgment and trust.
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Asked Monday what the best part about being back has been so far, a big smile crept across Watkins’ face.
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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