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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
The skilled staff have to wear more than one hat at this camp, everyone has multiple roles to play and multiple skill sets.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Konsta Helenius, Noah Östlund and Jiri Kulich are in the mix for top-nine roles next season, too.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Noble acknowledged that this delay could put a strain on the department, which relies on the new recruit to fill roles as other troopers enter retirement.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Rather than mass applying to roles, career coach Eliana Goldstein told CNBC that applicants should use the time to network and develop their personal brands.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The series also stars Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Matty Matheson and Hendrix, with Ricky Staffieri, Oliver Platt, Will Poulter and Jamie Lee Curtis in recurring roles.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 20 May 2026
Meta is expected to announce today a company reorganization that includes moving 7,000 employees into roles focused on AI and layoffs affecting 10% of the company, a source said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
More experienced employees are able to bump other employees and take over their roles during lay-off periods.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Fiutem and Gavino noted that lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sense of purpose, social connections, and stress management also play important roles in health and longevity.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 13 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Konsta Helenius, Noah Östlund and Jiri Kulich are in the mix for top-nine roles next season, too.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Noble acknowledged that this delay could put a strain on the department, which relies on the new recruit to fill roles as other troopers enter retirement.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Rather than mass applying to roles, career coach Eliana Goldstein told CNBC that applicants should use the time to network and develop their personal brands.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The series also stars Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Matty Matheson and Hendrix, with Ricky Staffieri, Oliver Platt, Will Poulter and Jamie Lee Curtis in recurring roles.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 20 May 2026
Meta is expected to announce today a company reorganization that includes moving 7,000 employees into roles focused on AI and layoffs affecting 10% of the company, a source said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
More experienced employees are able to bump other employees and take over their roles during lay-off periods.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Fiutem and Gavino noted that lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sense of purpose, social connections, and stress management also play important roles in health and longevity.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roles
Noun
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But the demonstration is an important one as more aviation companies are looking to AI to usher in a new evolution in air travel by using it to automate tasks for pilots and perhaps one day enable fully autonomous flights.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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But these aren’t showing up as a boost to GDP, BofA said, explaining that while AI can currently transform about 20% of all workplace tasks, only 23% of those are actually cost-effective to automate at today’s prices.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Rudd has previously spoken candidly about working odd jobs in the '90s while pursuing his dream of being a working actor.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The owner of a large plant distributor and nursery company, who asked not to be identified for fear that ICE would target the business, said Operation Midway Blitz led to fewer landscaping jobs and declining store traffic.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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For something more casual, Jinbao 99 functions as the all-day dining restaurant, with open kitchens and a broad mix of Asian and international dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The espresso-only entry from Eureka functions much like the Filtro, with manual operation and stepless grind adjustments.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Over time, blood vessels begin leaking, leading to bleeding, blood pressure can drop, blood fails to reach different parts of the body and the kidneys can fail.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The averages, however, are considerably lower than other parts of the country.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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That’s what makes pilots the best barometers for how well a piece of luggage works.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The honorees’ works include accounts of a rural community’s life during World War I, the evolution of a commuter suburb and how a Cook County election controversy led to a landmark Supreme Court decision.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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“Roles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roles. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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