variants
also rôle
as in purpose
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 role
The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.
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Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Mann has been asked to step into a veteran role earlier than expected, becoming one of Brooklyn’s steady voices despite still being in his late 20s.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The funding also positions the startup in a major role in the future of energy storage for EVs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Carter’s breakthrough role was playing roller-skating chef Nauls in The Thing opposite Kurt Russell.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
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Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Mann has been asked to step into a veteran role earlier than expected, becoming one of Brooklyn’s steady voices despite still being in his late 20s.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
The funding also positions the startup in a major role in the future of energy storage for EVs.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Carter’s breakthrough role was playing roller-skating chef Nauls in The Thing opposite Kurt Russell.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
Noun
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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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The core purpose of Taste Addison – promoting Addison's 200+ restaurants – will be reenvisioned to include new, year-round options to support and elevate North Texas' most vibrant dining hub.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Understanding automation and working to create the conditions where workers can benefit from technical advances is an important task for the twenty-first century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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This includes layoffs, hires and positions left open because tasks were automated.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The functions of enforcing immigration law and collecting tariffs and customs duties stayed separate until shortly after the September 11 terror attacks, when a push to consolidate more agencies under the new Department of Homeland Security created Customs and Border Protection in 2003.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The closing of Disney’s acquisition of 70% of Fubo, which is continuing to operate as a separate service, though with many business functions merged with those of Hulu Live, was announced on the eve of the YouTube TV deadline.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Michael briefly followed in his adoptive parents' footsteps, embarking on a career in entertainment in the 1980s that ranged from a stint on the CBS political soap opera Capitol, to a part as a concierge in the primetime soap Falcon Crest, which starred Wyman.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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West Coast Customs and DEKA Research and Development are involved in key parts of the build.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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