Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for role-playing
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Nurrenbern pointed specifically at the fact that Missouri legislators have barred city leaders from enacting stricter gun regulations, including how firearms are purchased and transferred.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026 -
Rocky was the inspiration of Illinois enacting the Rocky Law, which required high school districts in the state to provide insurance of up to $3 million for catastrophic injuries.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Being faced with an unavoidable conflict or having to work versus connecting (think staying in to do chores or homework versus spending time with friends) is the fast-track to acting out.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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The statement accused Blake of acting out of retaliation for an incident that occurred earlier in the lacrosse season.—
Ryan Canfield OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Kimura says his fascination with upskirting began at the age of 15, with pornography depicting staged scenarios.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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However, a bronze bust depicting Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, stood out the most to archaeologists.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Pentagon officials, military contractors and lawmakers often claim that the weapons acquisition process is overregulated, rendering it too rigid and slow to keep pace with technological innovation and pacing threats.—
Julia Gledhill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The California Highway Patrol officer radioed for assistance while rendering medical aid to the couple.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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But even that proposal may be in danger, thanks to a dispute that has erupted between the city’s labor negotiators and the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union representing rank-and-file officers.—
Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Just a few years removed from representing Toronto at the All-Star Game, Espinal is once again looking for a new major-league home.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The PayPal survey found that one in three Gen Z adults is taking on more work to afford their trips.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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On Sunday, there’s a World Cup debutant taking on a powerhouse, two dark horses meeting in Texas, and two matchups that have plenty of intrigue despite flying under the radar a little bit.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Dallas Stadium’s long-term grass future Once engineers figured out that drainage was a major problem in sustaining quality grass indoors, putting down a playing surface for a football, futbol or a soccer game wasn’t that hard.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Even playing in the large San Francisco market and increasing payroll from $175 million in 2024 to $210 million in 2026.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Role-playing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role-playing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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