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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
Ars Video Concerning access However, in a May 14 Senate hearing, Kennedy clarified Geier's role at the health department in response to questions from Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH).
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Sociodemographic influences Empirical data suggest sociodemographic factors play a significant role in air rage incidents.
—Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
If Matz resumes a hybrid role, having an effective Romero as the primary left-handed reliever will be vital.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 May 2025
This reflects the leader’s role in narrative construction, a central principle in sensemaking theory.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Sociodemographic influences Empirical data suggest sociodemographic factors play a significant role in air rage incidents.
—Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
If Matz resumes a hybrid role, having an effective Romero as the primary left-handed reliever will be vital.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 May 2025
This reflects the leader’s role in narrative construction, a central principle in sensemaking theory.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
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Reading is a brain workout that can improve cognitive function (the mental processes needed for thinking, learning, and memory).—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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Methylene blue restores hemoglobin’s function by transferring an electron.—
Lorne J. Hofseth,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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Norton’s basic antivirus omits VPN protection, but a no-limits VPN is part of all Norton’s security suites.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Lucy is part of a long line of de Koonings who have made art in or around this backyard.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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This is already happening despite the lack of bank involvement as stablecoins account for a greater share of international money transfers than Visa and Mastercard combined.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The United Nations had warned that the Israeli military’s involvement in securing the areas around the sites could discourage participation or lead to recipients facing reprisals.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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For the past three years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has downgraded its forecasts of total employment growth, citing an aging U.S. population and declining labor force participation.—
Clare Morell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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With trans athletes’ participation in girls’ and women’s sports a legal, political and cultural debate stoked by the political right, the White House has tried to use federal money to get states to align their policies with its ideology.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Later, Stokes represented Bean as his personal lawyer when he was sued in his capacity as superintendent of the center in 2003. Valliant, appointed to his seat on the board by the county commissioners, has represented county commissioners as their lawyer.—
Paige Pfleger,
ProPublica,
7 June 2025
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Samuels will be joining the cast in a supporting capacity.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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These rituals included a physical action, an emotional expression and a shared sense of purpose.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This was still wild country, and Fuller set off with the express purpose of producing a book about her journey.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Prior to Friday’s game, Leasure had done a great job limiting runners in scoring position (RISP).—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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The majority of United subscribers believe the minimum for a successful 2025-26 would be Ruben Amorim’s team qualifying for the Europa League — a position best secured with a sixth-place league finish, but which can be achieved through winning a domestic trophy.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Then Republicans can move on to a similarly herculean task: Building a midterm campaign around tax cuts and defending Democrats’ attacks on their health care changes.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
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Enlist older children: Give age-appropriate tasks to older kids who can help with younger siblings and household responsibilities.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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