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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
Anil Saini, chief executive officer of Pooja Trucking and Madison Intermodal, also known as SEI Transportation, plays a central role in ensuring merchandise reaches its destination.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Expect promotions, leadership roles, kudos and awards.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Yang, best known for the Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon films, did end up landing the role after several rounds of auditions and is joined on screen by Ken Leung as Patrick.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Schottenheimer joined the Cowboys as a consultant in 2022 and moved into the offensive coordinator role when McCarthy took over play-calling duties a year later.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Expect promotions, leadership roles, kudos and awards.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Yang, best known for the Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon films, did end up landing the role after several rounds of auditions and is joined on screen by Ken Leung as Patrick.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Schottenheimer joined the Cowboys as a consultant in 2022 and moved into the offensive coordinator role when McCarthy took over play-calling duties a year later.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
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Stimulants appear to preserve brain structure and volume in areas associated with cognitive function.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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This lightweight, natural retinol alternative more or less functions as a hydrating, leave-on exfoliant, increasing cell turnover and reducing dark spots and sun damage.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
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In one memorable scene, Nafisi has the students practice a Jane Austen–era dance as part of their study of Pride and Prejudice, drawing parallels between the stifling rules of courtship in Victorian England and those of some contemporary families in Iran.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Rosario was busted in August 2022 along with eight other men as part of a federal takedown of Genovese and Bonanno gambling operations.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Earlier reports revealed his behind-the-scenes involvement in Donald Trump's campaign, including advising his father to appear on podcasts with young audiences.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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His involvement is mainly to do with fitness and mentality of a top athlete, completely different to Wrexham’s ownership model and their celebrity owners.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Russian leader also suspended his country's participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction agreement two years ago, which was the last remaining treaty between Moscow and Washington that limited nuclear arsenals.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Audience participation is likely to be limited to two minutes per person, but if similar numbers show up to speak, this part of the meeting could take hours.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
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Classroom capacities, historical trends and demographic shifts all can change the makeup of a school’s student population.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, the shoulders have an incredible capacity for multiplanar function, offering a great deal of flexibility and range of motion.—
Matt Parrott,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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However, business leaders assessing their companies’ plans for 2025 and 2026 need insights about economic change in the next two years; that is the purpose of this article.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Keeping your headphones on and listening to a favorite podcast or audiobook can serve the same purpose.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Girma, after all, is widely viewed as the United States’ top defender and one of the country’s best young players regardless of position.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Vientos broke out as the Mets’ third baseman last year, supplanting Baty at the position.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Given the importance and difficulty of the job, McConnell said he wasn’t convinced that Hegseth had proven himself up to the task of following in the footsteps of men such as George Marshall, Caspar Weinberger, or Robert Gates.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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This work is far from over and the task ahead remains monumental.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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