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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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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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
James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
This is a great time to apply for jobs or ask for that promotion.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Although the top of the year is a great time to deep clean some spots in your home, there are also some cleaning jobs that won't work out as well in January.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Renewable energy creates local energy-infrastructure jobs and is fueled by free in-state sunshine, wind, and rivers.
—Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The South Bay gained 400 jobs in November, an upswing that ended four consecutive months of job losses.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
With tuition around $400 a semester, the programs are among the most affordable in Miami-Dade, opening doors to steady jobs in fields where demand remains high and where artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human hands.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
But where much of logging revenue goes to head offices and sawmills elsewhere, tree tourism is helping create jobs in town.
—Brad Badelt, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
This is a great time to apply for jobs or ask for that promotion.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Although the top of the year is a great time to deep clean some spots in your home, there are also some cleaning jobs that won't work out as well in January.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Renewable energy creates local energy-infrastructure jobs and is fueled by free in-state sunshine, wind, and rivers.
—Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The South Bay gained 400 jobs in November, an upswing that ended four consecutive months of job losses.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
With tuition around $400 a semester, the programs are among the most affordable in Miami-Dade, opening doors to steady jobs in fields where demand remains high and where artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human hands.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
But where much of logging revenue goes to head offices and sawmills elsewhere, tree tourism is helping create jobs in town.
—Brad Badelt, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
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The company also reported one of its strongest liquidity positions ever, with cash and restricted cash balances reaching historic highs in quarters like Q1 2025, alongside persistent strength in working capital.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Washington Examiner reported in October that DHS was planning to move lower-ranking Border Patrol agents to leadership positions at ICE.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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Initial roles will focus on low-risk tasks such as sorting, sequencing, and transporting parts along the production line.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many gamers have reacted with disgust to game studios using AI for creative tasks, like coming up with promotional artwork or generating character voices.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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Six-month deployments used to be the standard, but operational demands and too few carriers have led to missions lasting eight and even nine months, impacting crew morale and ship maintenance schedules.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Their personalities define their crews, their missions, and the stories fans return to again and again.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Clinicians often assume multiple roles rather than focusing on their primary expertise.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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As financial roles evolve, organizations increasingly need professionals capable of interpreting data, modeling complex scenarios, and communicating insights that support decision-making.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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But in the weeks leading up to Christmas of 2021, Avery started getting headaches.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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No headaches, no residual or negative effects from the accident.—
Will Rice,
Outside,
27 Jan. 2026
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Online posts questioning the city’s account continued into the week, and protesters have kept returning to the Hyatt, banging pots and chanting in subfreezing temperatures.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The messages, posts, and overwhelming positivity shared about him truly reflect his character, work ethic, and passions.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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And to complete assignments, students are asking for full roadmaps, sometimes requesting feedback after each paragraph.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Digital copies are often not much cheaper, since publishers pair them with online learning suites that contain homework assignments and study tools.—
Austin Barraza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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