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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
An all-star film adaptation was released in 2002 with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger in the lead roles, alongside a superstar cast including Richard Gere, Taye Diggs, Christine Baranski and Queen Latifah as Mama Morton.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Perhaps best known for starring in the Pitch Perfect trilogy from Universal, Camp has more recently been seen starring in Scream 7, with dual roles in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s serial killer thriller You.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Hiatt previously served as chief operating officer of California Naturals and prior to that held multiple leadership roles at Glossier.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
To become a member of CSA, casting directors must have a minimum of 100 weeks in the last 5 years of experience working as an on-line director and casting principal roles in film, television, theatre or commercials.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
The ChatGPT maker is adding plugins to its coding agent designed for banking, investment, and sales, among other roles, with corporate finance and legal tools to come, Bloomberg reported.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
While the position entails fulfilling four roles, the job of the assessor arguably carries the highest stakes.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
But Alonso and Chelsea also have big roles to play in reviving his form.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 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
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Perhaps best known for starring in the Pitch Perfect trilogy from Universal, Camp has more recently been seen starring in Scream 7, with dual roles in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s serial killer thriller You.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Hiatt previously served as chief operating officer of California Naturals and prior to that held multiple leadership roles at Glossier.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
To become a member of CSA, casting directors must have a minimum of 100 weeks in the last 5 years of experience working as an on-line director and casting principal roles in film, television, theatre or commercials.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
The ChatGPT maker is adding plugins to its coding agent designed for banking, investment, and sales, among other roles, with corporate finance and legal tools to come, Bloomberg reported.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
While the position entails fulfilling four roles, the job of the assessor arguably carries the highest stakes.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
But Alonso and Chelsea also have big roles to play in reviving his form.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 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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The mother spends her waking hours working on other people’s farms and performing tasks the neighbors prefer not to do themselves.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Would adjusting your approach improve your performance, smooth out a relationship, or add value to future tasks?—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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While there is nothing particularly Jordanian about the design, the interiors serve multiple purposes for visiting business travelers and tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Michigan State Police said.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The plan both helps train entry-level workers to be substance use counselors, case managers and community health workers and also offers zero-interest forgivable loans to workers already in those jobs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The April jobs report came in well ahead of consensus, reflecting the resilience of the economy in the face of rising oil prices and Iran war uncertainty.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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In addition to typical functions like bill reminders and bank syncing, Honeydue has unique features like an in-app chat thread and expense splitting for couples sharing finances.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The company, founded in Pine Bluff, said the move to 5020 Northshore Drive in the Northshore Business Park will centralize executive and corporate functions in a more accessible location.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2026
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Rapid growth across parts of Northern Colorado is colliding with a growing challenge — being able to access enough electricity to support new homes and businesses.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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But Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca remain beloved parts of film history.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In his gorgeous and arresting debut, Nick Martino hurtles through a variety of forms—from sonnets to visual poems to works of visual art—to vividly portray and reflect on a teenager’s world during and after the speaker’s parents’ divorce and his father’s incarceration.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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This matching linen shirt and shorts set works for any occasion or itinerary, from the flight to Europe to a hillside lunch in Positano to a low-key coastal dinner in Lagos.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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“Roles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roles. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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