1
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a high-paying job as a banker
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2
as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
taking the trash out is one of my jobs
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3
as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your job on this committee is to review the curriculum and suggest changes
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as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
a coffeemaker's job is to make coffee, and this overpriced machine doesn't do it very well
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as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
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as in to partner
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Recent Examples of job
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The market works reasonably well in connecting high-skilled workers to job opportunities around the globe.
—Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 29 June 2025
Barrington Capital also suggested in an open letter that a reconstituted board needed to evaluate whether Super was the right person for the CEO job.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
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Noun
Quality matters just as much as quantity, from the average salaries and benefits to job security and overall satisfaction.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The market works reasonably well in connecting high-skilled workers to job opportunities around the globe.
—Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
The letter said that the Senate’s version of the bill would cut more than $4 billion in Medicaid funding, with a loss of more than 16,000 jobs.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 29 June 2025
Barrington Capital also suggested in an open letter that a reconstituted board needed to evaluate whether Super was the right person for the CEO job.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for job
Noun
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That was partly because Jalen Ramsey for Minkah Fitzpatrick marked the NFL’s first swap in 21 years in which two players changing uniform had each been named an All-Pro at his position.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Why put yourself in the position of being a foreigner in Trump’s America?—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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Noting that immigration judges are executive branch employees and not elected or appointed in the same way as other jurists, DeSantis said the president has the authority to deputize a variety of government employees to take on the task.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Rather than attempting to mimic human appearance, these arms are optimized for repetitive, high-accuracy tasks that are perfect for retail fulfillment.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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On June 23 the ESA released the mission’s first images, which showcase its unique capability to peer through dense vegetation to study our planet’s forests and other ecosystems as never before.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Talent - the big challenge Ensuring a safe, flawless passenger experience and delivering on the team’s strategic mission requires dedicated, experienced employees.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Diesel has been synonymous with Fast and Furious, given his role as Dominic Toretto in the series that began as a street racing movie in 2001.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Diesel revealed that his return to the eleventh installment of the blockbuster series came with a few non-negotiable conditions—one of which was directly tied to Paul Walker’s iconic role.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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These included headaches, hand pain, forearm pain, nerve damage in his left elbow, fatigue, decreased stamina and erectile dysfunction, according to the lawsuit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Inspired by a guest speaker visiting their club, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jolly Okot, Fletcher partnered with grant writer and International Services Chair Bob Blumberg to support WEND Africa, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls in post-conflict Northern Uganda.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The company partnered with analytics firm GlobalData to examine nearly 3 million job postings over two years across industries such as architecture, engineering and entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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In the past, foundational technology shifts have led to greater employment as new sectors and businesses were born.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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If Trump’s policy ultimately stands, children born in the U.S. whose parents are undocumented immigrants or visa holders could be left stateless, denied passports, Social Security numbers and access to education or employment.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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In early 2025, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Canadian lumber, pushing duties as high as 35%.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Trump has set a July 9 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs, but trade talks have run into obstacles including discussions over duties on farm goods, steel and car parts.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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“Job.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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