1
as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a high-paying job as a banker
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2
as in tasks
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 missions
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 roles
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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5
as in headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
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Recent Examples of jobs
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Taking the creative helm of Chanel as only the fourth artistic director to ever lead the house, Blazy has been entrusted with one of the biggest and most sought-after — although perhaps not the most challenging — jobs in fashion.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Globally, that adds up to jobs and incomes for approximately 100 million people each year.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The store would create 40 jobs.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Goldman also reported that the labor market is loosening, meaning there are more workers than jobs, to levels not seen in 10 years.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Duffy said controllers are concerned about working without pay during the shutdown, with some considering taking on second jobs, like calling in sick to drive for Uber.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Scanning is straightforward for quick one-page jobs, and photo prints look surprisingly vibrant on glossy paper.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
What kind of jobs are going to exist anymore?
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
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Some employers like Google, Microsoft, and EY have all offered high-level jobs to applicants without degrees, focusing on work experience and special credentialing.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Taking the creative helm of Chanel as only the fourth artistic director to ever lead the house, Blazy has been entrusted with one of the biggest and most sought-after — although perhaps not the most challenging — jobs in fashion.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Globally, that adds up to jobs and incomes for approximately 100 million people each year.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The store would create 40 jobs.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Goldman also reported that the labor market is loosening, meaning there are more workers than jobs, to levels not seen in 10 years.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Duffy said controllers are concerned about working without pay during the shutdown, with some considering taking on second jobs, like calling in sick to drive for Uber.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Scanning is straightforward for quick one-page jobs, and photo prints look surprisingly vibrant on glossy paper.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
What kind of jobs are going to exist anymore?
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
Noun
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Burleson was serviceable in both corner outfield spots and at first base, and was comfortable varying between all three positions.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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This design uses zero-gravity support and preset positions to help alleviate lumbar pain and snoring.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes that means automating tasks for efficiency but not core activities that involve empathy and personal connection.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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From bin handling and fastening to tool changeouts, the system is adaptable and continuously learns from new tasks, integrating smoothly into existing workflows without the need for cages or retrofits.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The first pair hardly lasted a season; after several backpacking missions on soggy trails, the mesh on the uppers was practically shredded, and the outsoles had started to separate from the rest of the shoe.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Westlake team’s approach offers a level of control and repeatability that could make drones capable of carrying out more complex collaborative missions in the future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some of the world’s most prominent business leaders started out in customer-facing roles.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Butterfly cast also includes Kim Ji-hoon, Park Hae-soo, Kim Tae-hee, Charles Parnell, Sean Dulake, and Nayoon Kim, with Sung Dong-il and Lee Il-hwa appearing in guest roles.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Delays in processing export permits for rare earths earlier this year caused major headaches for companies in Europe and Asia.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Soon, Disley learned that Chewy was in the nurse's office frequently — sometimes three times a day — due to headaches and stomachaches.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At least a dozen out-of-town conservative journalists and influencers were on the ground in Portland in recent days, according to interviews with some of them and posts on social media.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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Following the high-profile split, Kidman shared a few social media posts.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If Patullo can’t figure it out soon, coach Nick Sirianni might have to consider stepping in and taking over play-calling duties.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The tour, with German musician Anika Nilles taking drum duties, launches Sunday, June 7, at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, the first of two nights.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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The laborious process of finalizing a Mountain West men’s basketball schedule continued Wednesday with the release of television assignments and the adjustment of several dates from the tentative list of games released last month.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Both sides have their assignments.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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