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also rôle
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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
In addition to outlining Rea’s role, Counsell also wanted to give the pitcher an idea about the atmosphere in Wrigleyville, which the manager found to be energizing every night without feeling overwhelming.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Now, Lee has taken on a new role as an ambassador for the American Kidney Fund, using her platform to raise awareness and advocate for others facing similar health challenges.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Brissett, who started the first five games of the season, is now gone, which frees up Maye to take on a more commanding leadership role.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Longevity in past roles can be a strong indicator of someone's ability to adapt and grow within your organization.
—Michael Decesare, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Now, Lee has taken on a new role as an ambassador for the American Kidney Fund, using her platform to raise awareness and advocate for others facing similar health challenges.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Brissett, who started the first five games of the season, is now gone, which frees up Maye to take on a more commanding leadership role.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Longevity in past roles can be a strong indicator of someone's ability to adapt and grow within your organization.
—Michael Decesare, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
Noun
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Few bodily functions are as misunderstood as blood clots.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Even small amounts can damage a child’s brain function, affecting their behavior, IQ and self-control.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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One of those places was a little diner called The Waffle Hut, which had been part of our town for several decades.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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One thing for certain, Trusty said, is that the fancy cars, houses and planes that Combs has accumulated are in the prosecutors’ crosshairs, as are any of his companies that could broadly be construed as being part of the racketeering enterprise in the slightest of ways.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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India was very quick to blame Pakistan, which has vigorously denied any involvement.—
Christopher Shays,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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India has blamed Pakistan, which denies any involvement.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Game time There are upsized games around Super Nintendo World, and the silicon bands allow participation and record-keeping.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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The war in Gaza clouded the contest This year’s contest was roiled for a second year by disputes over Israel’s participation.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Here is a comparisons of the Qatari plane versus Air Force One based on publicly available information: Boeing 747-200B v. Boeing 747-8 Air Force One is a Boeing 747-200B, which has increased fuel capacity and more powerful engines than the standard 747-200.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The government shouldn’t eliminate or hobble the federal disaster-response infrastructure — but also, states can do more to prepare for and respond to disasters, such as investing in climate resilience and expanding their emergency management capacity.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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His purpose was to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the genocide and advocate for the release of 23 hostages detained in Azerbaijan.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Nothing quite represents a club’s identity like the crest; that is its purpose by definition.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The Rafael Devers-Red Sox saga I’ve been surprised by Devers’ reactions every time he’s been asked to change positions.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Businesses with strong cash positions gain both defensive protection and offensive capabilities when opportunities arise.—
David Zybin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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These final tasks may include loading mock-up Starlink broadband satellites into the ship's payload bay and touchups to the rocket's heat shield.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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In less than a year, the Mavericks reached the NBA Finals, hired a new team president whose task is to build a new arena, traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, missed making the playoffs, and won the draft lottery.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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