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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
Also reprising his role from the first movie is Dennis Dugan, who directed the original Happy Gilmore and executive produces the sequel.
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
In his new role, Epstein will work across a portfolio of industry sectors at the intersection of entertainment, technology, business, finance and social impact, providing crisis communications, reputation management and corporate messaging support.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
This discussion will touch on themes of artistic intuition, the role of photography in shaping environmental consciousness, and how visual storytelling can become a tool for transformation in an era of climate crisis.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
After getting her big break (and first Tony nomination) originating the role of Ti Moune in Once on This Island in 1990, LaChanze won a Tony for her performance as Celie in The Color Purple, and got a third acting nomination for her 2021 performance in Trouble in Mind.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
In his new role, Epstein will work across a portfolio of industry sectors at the intersection of entertainment, technology, business, finance and social impact, providing crisis communications, reputation management and corporate messaging support.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
This discussion will touch on themes of artistic intuition, the role of photography in shaping environmental consciousness, and how visual storytelling can become a tool for transformation in an era of climate crisis.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
After getting her big break (and first Tony nomination) originating the role of Ti Moune in Once on This Island in 1990, LaChanze won a Tony for her performance as Celie in The Color Purple, and got a third acting nomination for her 2021 performance in Trouble in Mind.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
Noun
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Traders on Meteora pay a fee to the coin creators for providing liquidity, a function that enables buyers and sellers to trade an asset smoothly.—
Tom Wilson and Michelle Conlin,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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The station functions as a testing ground for technologies that could enable long-duration human travel to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
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James, for his part, has now put up 30-plus points in 566 regular-season games, having surpassed Jordan’s total of 562 in January.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Agents Association issued a memo to members addressing in-depth questionnaires about their involvement with the investigations related to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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In the aftermath, Brown ripped Fox for the mistake postgame and the organization decided to fire Brown the following afternoon, never explaining the decision publicly, which turned the spotlight onto Fox as many speculated about his involvement.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 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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LaCroix is a community capacity builder with Disability Hub MN.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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All of the Razorbacks' games are expected to be streamed in some capacity.—
Sam Lane,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
2 Feb. 2025
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Cicero, including the Police Department, does not provide facilities for federal immigration agents for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws. Cicero, including the Police Department, does not maintain or record information about residents’ citizenship, immigration or residency status.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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One of the probationary teachers was filling in for someone on leave, and another position was not needed because of reconfiguration within the building.—
Amy Wilde,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Other major investments in the budget include school and program expansions, staff positions like social workers and transformation coaches, and school pool maintenance and staffing.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Yet in taking on such a tactic, Instacart likely added reams of extra tasks to the creation of its Super Bowl work, a process that is already high stakes and pressure cooked.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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While attending to the task, a customer approached with a return request.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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