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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
As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.
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Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
Jobs that engineer participation and price proximity to human time will keep their value; roles built solely on repetition will not.
—Neel Somani, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
John Gerant has played several roles in his life — Miami police officer, pilot, Realtor, drug trafficker and informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
For example, ads for mechanic positions were predominantly shown to men, while those for preschool teacher roles were primarily directed to women.
—Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
According to Thornton, people from the South rarely get noticed for roles in Hollywood.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Erivo, 38, and Grande, 32, fill the respective roles in the Wicked films, though Menzel and Chenoweth surprised with a scene set in the first film's Emerald City.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
In Frankenstein, Goth takes on two roles.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Prior to joining Saks Global, Dunphy spent 16 years at Bloomingdale’s in various leadership roles, including most recently serving as vice president, regional director of stores in the Northeast and Midwest regions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
Jobs that engineer participation and price proximity to human time will keep their value; roles built solely on repetition will not.
—Neel Somani, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
John Gerant has played several roles in his life — Miami police officer, pilot, Realtor, drug trafficker and informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
For example, ads for mechanic positions were predominantly shown to men, while those for preschool teacher roles were primarily directed to women.
—Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
According to Thornton, people from the South rarely get noticed for roles in Hollywood.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Erivo, 38, and Grande, 32, fill the respective roles in the Wicked films, though Menzel and Chenoweth surprised with a scene set in the first film's Emerald City.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
In Frankenstein, Goth takes on two roles.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Prior to joining Saks Global, Dunphy spent 16 years at Bloomingdale’s in various leadership roles, including most recently serving as vice president, regional director of stores in the Northeast and Midwest regions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roles
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Initial roles will focus on low-risk tasks such as sorting, sequencing, and transporting parts along the production line.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many gamers have reacted with disgust to game studios using AI for creative tasks, like coming up with promotional artwork or generating character voices.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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GCCs today manage key functions that directly influence decisions, revenue and customer experience.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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When walking is introduced for a period of six to 12 months, a person’s brain activity functions better in unison than someone who doesn’t participate in the same form of exercise.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Running water and electricity were disrupted in parts of the capital, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meyers, performed works by Bach, Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre alongside Grant Gershon, the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the chorale’s members.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Roles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roles. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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