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also rôles
as in tasks
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 roles
Previous roles include those of adjunct curator of Latin American art at Tate, London (2012–15) and curator of Singapore’s LARA collection (2012–20).
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News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2026
The stereotypes of casting Latinos as criminals on screen persisted, with one in four immigrant characters cast in roles involving drug dealing, smuggling, and human trafficking.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Prior to Hyatt, Hewitt held senior technology leadership roles at Sabre Hospitality Solutions, Choice Hotels, and O'Reilly Media.
—John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Serving remote island locations Officially, United Aircraft positions the R6000 for civilian roles including logistics, disaster relief, offshore support, and operations in areas lacking prepared runways.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Because a majority of the staff are part-time or seasonal, many employees will be able to retain their roles.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Yet so little is known about the man behind his many iconic roles.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Australian actors Amelia Zadro and Caspar Hardakar play supporting roles as Kotori and Charmerae respectively.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
That means the two most iconic British roles of all time, James Bond and the Doctor, are currently up for grabs.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 June 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2026
The stereotypes of casting Latinos as criminals on screen persisted, with one in four immigrant characters cast in roles involving drug dealing, smuggling, and human trafficking.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Prior to Hyatt, Hewitt held senior technology leadership roles at Sabre Hospitality Solutions, Choice Hotels, and O'Reilly Media.
—John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Serving remote island locations Officially, United Aircraft positions the R6000 for civilian roles including logistics, disaster relief, offshore support, and operations in areas lacking prepared runways.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Because a majority of the staff are part-time or seasonal, many employees will be able to retain their roles.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Yet so little is known about the man behind his many iconic roles.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Australian actors Amelia Zadro and Caspar Hardakar play supporting roles as Kotori and Charmerae respectively.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
That means the two most iconic British roles of all time, James Bond and the Doctor, are currently up for grabs.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roles
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One of the board's first tasks will be reviewing and finalizing the Colfax Community Vision & Action Plan.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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If tasks pile up, batch similar actions and protect your calendar edges, since boundaries keep interruptions from scattering your concentration.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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While municipalities may authorize certain vehicle assignments or equipment for operational purposes, local policies do not supersede state law.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Courts are also deciding lawsuits over whether workers were illegally fired in retaliation for doing their jobs under previous administrations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Washington — While millions of Americans are struggling to find jobs in a tough labor market, healthcare is emerging as a lifeline for career changers.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Plus, most tests sequence which bacteria are present but skip the chemical activity that explains how your gut actually functions, and a stool sample mainly reflects the colon rather than the small intestine where a lot happens.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Sakura Market is owned by Osaka Marketplace and functions as a small-format version of the larger store.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The base, spread across parts of Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties, is located about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The funky art-deco font for the numbers is just one more reason to love this Uruguay look that’s equal parts regal and soooo cute.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Fling has not directed a mainstage show at Goodspeed before, but he’s been deeply involved in every production there since one of his roles is as a line producer overseeing all the shows not just at the Opera House but at Goodspeed’s space for new works, the Terris Theatre in Chester.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Gutierrez said the jury would not privilege any particular documentary form, but would prioritize works that communicate genuine emotion and connect with viewers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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“Roles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roles. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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