roles

noun

variants also rôles
plural of role
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 Key creative roles include Belgian cinematographer Virginie Surdej (Calle Malaga), Estonian production designer Tiiu-Ann Pello (Tenet) as well as Belgian editor Yannick Leroy (Austral). — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 No plans have been announced for Harry and Meghan to resume their senior royal roles. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 But other roles are likely to be shed as the companies join forces and look to streamline operations. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Ogwumike is a prime example of how sports can prepare players for other leadership roles. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Simon was one of those roles that turned out to be a dream role. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026 Newman said the landscaping industry has been affected by changing roles, fewer employees and cost. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 Scorpio October 23 – November 21 A group plan can improve when the roles become clearer. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Out wide, Oscar Bobb and Kevin, both 23, will compete for starting roles after inconsistent debut campaigns at Craven Cottage. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roles
  1. tasks
  2. purposes
  3. jobs
  4. functions
  5. parts
  6. works
Noun
  • The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 6th House of Work, Health, and Daily Habits, making small tasks, team exchanges, and wellness choices feel easier to improve.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The risk is agreeing to a beautiful mission with blurry labor, because good vibes do not assign tasks.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tasks
Noun
  • But by funding facilities and administrative costs normally borne by the schools, states are freeing universities to use their own dollars for other purposes.
    — David A. Lieb, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The number of satellites in orbit now is around 18,000, but it’s expected to reach 100,000 in 2030, driven sharply by the growth of LEO networks for communications and other purposes.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of purposes
Noun
  • Denver is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026 and has laid off 169 city workers, cut city services and left hundreds of city jobs unfilled because of the budget squeeze.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • New headquarters, new jobs The combined company will establish Southeast offices in Sandy Springs at the headquarters of Cox Communications.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of jobs
Noun
  • OpenAI’s detailed, self-critical account of pausing its own model functions as a claim to that same safety-conscious ground, whether or not that was the intent behind it.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, advances in genetics, biomarker analysis, life sciences, and molecular biology have contributed to a broader understanding of how the human body functions.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of functions
Noun
  • One of my favorite parts is the wellness scene in winter, when a dip in the heated pool followed by the sauna makes a cold beach day feel like its own kind of ritual.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In other parts of New York, flooding caused part of the Long Island Expressway in Queens to close in both directions, according to New York City Emergency Management.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • Such Chinese characters were inscribed or stamped on most of the hundreds of thousands of works made during the Chinese monarch’s rule in the 18th century.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, has announced a raft of new acquisitions, including works by artists entering the collection for the first time.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of works

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