variants
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
Australian actors Amelia Zadro and Caspar Hardakar play supporting roles as Kotori and Charmerae respectively.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Messengers could also be faced with considering a constitutional amendment proposed by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler that would ban women from serving in primary church leadership roles within the denomination.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The seven defendants played different roles in the renovation works, authorities said.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Born September 6, 1958, in San Francisco, Ferrall made her Broadway debut as a replacement cast member in Les Misérables, followed by roles throughout the 1990s in Beauty and the Beast, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum and The Sound of Music.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 June 2026
These are the kinds of roles that draw our best character actors out of recurring guest star roles in The Good Fight universe.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
But a number are demanding that a new crop of policy makers take the reins, maybe to the exclusion of those who occupied leadership roles in the past.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 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
Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that companies are less inclined to hire young college graduates into roles that can be done remotely.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Messengers could also be faced with considering a constitutional amendment proposed by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler that would ban women from serving in primary church leadership roles within the denomination.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The seven defendants played different roles in the renovation works, authorities said.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Born September 6, 1958, in San Francisco, Ferrall made her Broadway debut as a replacement cast member in Les Misérables, followed by roles throughout the 1990s in Beauty and the Beast, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum and The Sound of Music.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 June 2026
These are the kinds of roles that draw our best character actors out of recurring guest star roles in The Good Fight universe.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
But a number are demanding that a new crop of policy makers take the reins, maybe to the exclusion of those who occupied leadership roles in the past.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 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
Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds that companies are less inclined to hire young college graduates into roles that can be done remotely.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 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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The café functions not just as a place to get food and drink, but as a hub to help foster ways to build power, form community connections and nourish the neighborhood.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Magnesium is an important mineral that the body uses for many functions, including blood pressure regulation.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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