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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For those of us who prefer our movie stars to recite lines of dialogue rather than left-wing talking points, the 1972 Academy Awards represented something of a high point.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Scope 3—which includes emissions tied to raw materials and inputs—is often the largest piece of a company’s carbon impact, and for Coats this represented 87 percent of its total emissions footprint in 2025.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
20 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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Paul was arrested following the 2023 incident depicted in the video on misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, according to police.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are a number of compelling adversaries for Grace and Faith to overcome, but Ursula and Titus are depicted as the final bosses from the jump.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Officers on scene rendered medical aid.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian regime is being rendered impotent.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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But the Heat was outscored 9-0 when Ware and Adebayo played alongside each other in the first half on Saturday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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People who were unexpectedly called to help with recovery operations, like McQueeney, played a key role in capturing the aftermath.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Role-played.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role-played. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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