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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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
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Read Newsweek's Full Interview With Houston Frost Below Which jobs are most at risk from the growing adoption of AI?
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
But for some migrant farmworkers seeking better-paying jobs in America, their seasonal gigs have morphed into a nightmare.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
Most recently, last year in Bangladesh, students mobilized to call for the end of a controversial quota system for government jobs.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
The projects received millions in state and local tax incentives after promising to create thousands of new jobs.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Read Newsweek's Full Interview With Houston Frost Below Which jobs are most at risk from the growing adoption of AI?
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
But for some migrant farmworkers seeking better-paying jobs in America, their seasonal gigs have morphed into a nightmare.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
Most recently, last year in Bangladesh, students mobilized to call for the end of a controversial quota system for government jobs.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
The projects received millions in state and local tax incentives after promising to create thousands of new jobs.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
Noun
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Unlike traditional venture investors tied to LP capital cycles, family offices tend to hold positions longer and are more likely to re-up in subsequent rounds.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Toward commercial use Kepler positions the latest gait upgrade as expanding K2’s applicability in commercial and industrial settings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With those tasks no longer requiring human involvement, workers are able to level up to more strategic roles and new career opportunities.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Identify the 20% of my activities that drive 80% of business growth, explain why I'm getting trapped in low-value urgent tasks, and create a new prioritization framework based on revenue impact, strategic importance, and competitive advantage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The military could also adopt the MAV for reconnaissance missions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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It is set in an ancient castle in Scotland, where the players complete high-stakes missions to add money to the prize pot while the Traitors work in secret to avoid revealing their true identity to the Faithfuls.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The original cast led by Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman will reprise their roles.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Brazilian Supreme Court has broader powers than its counterpart in the United States, combining the roles of a constitutional court, an appeals court, and a first-instance court for politicians.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There have been several Republican senatorial candidates who have caused major headaches for the party.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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PaaS let developers skip infrastructure headaches.—
Vincentas Grinius,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But while almost every facet of TSITP is being fawned over in Reddit threads, Instagram posts, and viral TikTok videos (the soundtrack!—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Attiah has a long history of inflammatory social media posts.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaders have since reached an agreement to de-escalate tensions, temporarily lowering the duties to 30% on the United States’ side and 10% on China’s part.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Other than writing games and chuffa, one of the duties of the writers was to serve as a sherpa for the different comedian guests who’d come on.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each day should include module training, role-play assignments and specific sales activities, all outlined in a daily checklist.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But a subjective review of IL assignments over the past five years suggests this wave of early-September injuries is more notable than in recent seasons.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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