Thesaurus results for ROLE-PLAYING

role-playing

verb

variants also roleplaying

present participle of role-play

as in enacting

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City codes show the council has 60 days to consider enacting the proposal before it can be placed on the ballot.

— Dylan Lysen July 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
In doing so, ERISA blocks states from enacting comprehensive health insurance reforms, including those promoting health insurance equity.

— Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of enacting

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But parents could make a lesson out of going on a trip to the bank, or with very young children, Tsuei recommends pretend play, such as acting out buying toys from a store.

— Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 June 2026
But, again, is acting out of expediency and the desire to streamline a conclusive end the same as delivering a final season representing the best of The Bear?

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

Definition of acting out

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The biggest of these controversies erupted in April after the president shared a post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, amid his feud with Pope Leo XIV.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The masks are often vibrant and colorful but sometimes intimidating, depicting superheroes, animals or other symbolic figures.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of depicting

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This lack of competition has stunted the organizational capacity of both the Democratic and Republican Parties, rendering them hollow and unable to cultivate, train, or support a pipeline of young candidates.

— Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Officers found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately began rendering aid.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 28 June 2026

Definition of rendering

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But many women who have become first lady of California and the nation have expressed misgivings about taking on such a role.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Financial services have historically directed the investing conversation at men, even as moms are often the ones taking on the bulk of the research, planning, emotional labor and logistics of family life.

— Natalie Gordon, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of taking on

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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.

— Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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