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as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries
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as in job
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the spy team's assignment was to steal the plans for the nuclear reactor
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as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
her assignment to the board of directors was a point of considerable pride for her
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Recent Examples of assignment
Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of litigation assignments from case initiation and answer, plus discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial and appeals.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
At an impressive $150 off, this 13-inch MacBook has 256GB of storage to hold important assignments and other school essential documents.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 9 July 2025
The next logical step for Matthews, in particular, would be a rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
Born in the Bronx, Neuwirth served as a photography apprentice in New York City before opening his own studio and moving to Hollywood after a photo assignment in Puerto Rico ignited his passion for filmmaking.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
At an impressive $150 off, this 13-inch MacBook has 256GB of storage to hold important assignments and other school essential documents.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 9 July 2025
The next logical step for Matthews, in particular, would be a rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
Born in the Bronx, Neuwirth served as a photography apprentice in New York City before opening his own studio and moving to Hollywood after a photo assignment in Puerto Rico ignited his passion for filmmaking.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignment
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Research has found that active kids develop superior cognitive skills, get better grades, and are more likely to stay on task than kids who are less active.—
Henry Abbott,
The Atlantic,
12 July 2025
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The task may have seemed big, but Kurtz has quickly established himself as not only one of the best power hitters in the game, but one of the best hitters in the clutch.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Photograph: Amazon Chi Original Ceramic Flat Iron $100 $46 (54% off) Amazon $100 Ulta Like a Honda Accord, this no-frills Chi straightener is reliable, timeless, and gets the job done—now just $50.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The project will create thousands of good-paying union jobs, boost economic activity, and better connect surrounding communities from New Jersey to Long Island.—
Carlo Scissura,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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But what if this isn’t a fight to win, but a lesson in learning how to hold your center amidst chaos?—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Sustainability Makes Supply Chains Stronger The pandemic may be in the past, but its lessons about supply chain fragility remain relevant.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Recent Results and Performances Ecuador changed coaches at the start of the year with the appointment of Eduardo Moscoso, who is vastly experienced in their youth setup but is now in his first senior international coaching role.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Keegan Bradley announced the appointment of Gary Woodland as his fifth and final vice-captain a week ago.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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After swindling his way into loads of cash, Yoshii gradually attempts to disconnect from humanity, moving out of the city, shunning his girlfriend, and entrusting duties to his new, devoted assistant.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 July 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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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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The mission seems to remain the same, but does anything change as far as the mentality creating over the years?—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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The biggest issue people have in health care is that they are forced to do all the homework and all the navigation across an extremely complex ecosystem.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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As part of his daily routine, Travis will put his phone away for three hours every night to read a book, do homework or watch film, his dad says.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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In the county, air pollution regulators had not previously tracked it, and obtaining accurate readings required some trial and error.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Lakes Erie, Huron, Ontario and Superior all have posted readings at or near 70 degrees Fahrenheit, although lake temperatures typically don't peak until late summer/early fall, according to GLISA.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
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“Assignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignment. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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