Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for role-played
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Jordan said the surveillance program has changed significantly in recent years to add more guardrails for Fourth Amendment protections, citing dozens of reforms enacted by Congress.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026 -
In June, the administration enacted a travel ban on 19 countries -- mostly majority-Muslim countries and those with a contentious relationship with the United States, such as Cuba.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Strus’ 12 points in the opening period represented his highest scoring quarter in his six games this season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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His companion, a young man named Levan, is never seen (he’s represented by a voice, and not the only one Irakli talks with).—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Like other states around the country, Tennessee was closing its public psychiatric hospitals, and mentally ill people who acted out were simply being jailed.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Administration officials have argued Ross acted out of self-defense, alleging Good was impeding federal law enforcement.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2026
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The statues depicted neuroscientists, paleontologists, sports researchers and even a shark biologist.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The themes depicted in the images, such as bravery and resilience, will inspire the final design of the memorial.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Five hours before first pitch, a new dawn had rendered the Murphy’s sign out of date.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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But there, in the lower left-hand corner of the frame, is the silhouette of a man having his shoes shined, his image rendered sharp by virtue of his stillness.—
Alexey Yurenev,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Timberwolves also played without starting forward Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Neither Green nor Booker played in the fourth quarter as the Suns cruised to the victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Role-played.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role-played. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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