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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
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of the region’s economies play key roles in international firms’ supply chains.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Following his 2023 divorce from Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo has publicly embraced a new chapter, one in which monogamy no longer plays a role.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The boycott also follows weeks of mounting global backlash against companies like Tesla, led by billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk, who has publicly aligned himself with far-right parties in Europe and taken an increasingly active role in the Trump administration.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of the region’s economies play key roles in international firms’ supply chains.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Following his 2023 divorce from Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo has publicly embraced a new chapter, one in which monogamy no longer plays a role.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The boycott also follows weeks of mounting global backlash against companies like Tesla, led by billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk, who has publicly aligned himself with far-right parties in Europe and taken an increasingly active role in the Trump administration.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
Noun
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Other tools can analyze code and generate detailed comments for functions, loops and classes.—
Ken Ringdahl,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump was assessed for cognitive function, depression and anxiety.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is an amazing, minimal laptop that could be part of your life for $70 less.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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While other parts of his game require refinement, ball instincts should be a strength.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s kind of the majority of what Jax’s involvement is.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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His flight marked a new era for influencer involvement in space travel, engaging a younger audience with the possibilities of space.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To the contrary, various federal courts have held that Title IX and/or the Equal Protection Clause require schools to allow such participation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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But last month, the company locked down its first external funding in a $600 million round led by Thrive Capital with participation from GV, formerly known as Google Ventures, as well additional capital from Alphabet.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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People seeking help from cities that don't participate will be turned away if the facility has already reached its 150-bed capacity, Melissa O'Neil, the shelter's CEO, told metro officials earlier this month.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Lithium-sulfur would cost $4,500 for a battery with the same capacity.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The name’s ironic on purpose—the app allows users to create, send, and receive anonymous voice messages in a celebrity’s tone.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Each edge of this triangle-esque tool serves a unique purpose: a smooth, long side for sweeping over wider areas like calves, arms, and thighs; a precision tip for targeted acupressure; and a ridged edge for digging into tense tissue.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hedge funds and other institutional investors typically require collateral o take out loans or complex trading positions, such as short selling.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Susan Blatchford, who juggles two fundamental tasks in and for Park Forest.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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