1
as in to task
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
assigned the class with the task of finding something in the state constitution they felt needed changing
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as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
each new employee is assigned a cubicle and a computer
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as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
assigned all rights to and royalties from the song to the Boy Scouts
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the mayor assigned the panel with the task of luring a major sports franchise to the city
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Recent Examples of assign
Passengers who book a Basic fare won’t be given an option to choose their seat, as it will be assigned at check-in.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
No Value On The Gift Never assign a dollar value to the artwork.
—Khurram Chohan, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Participants were randomly assigned to receive a once-weekly injection of 2.4 milligrams (mg) of Wegovy or placebo, alongside lifestyle counseling, over a 72-week period (nearly a year and a half).
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 May 2025
That ambiguity continues some weeks later in the library, where Gene has arranged for Henry to be assigned as a worker.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
No Value On The Gift Never assign a dollar value to the artwork.
—Khurram Chohan, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Participants were randomly assigned to receive a once-weekly injection of 2.4 milligrams (mg) of Wegovy or placebo, alongside lifestyle counseling, over a 72-week period (nearly a year and a half).
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 May 2025
That ambiguity continues some weeks later in the library, where Gene has arranged for Henry to be assigned as a worker.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assign
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The cardinals are tasked with voting for one of their colleagues to take over the role of pontiff.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Each panel is tasked with reviewing and scoring multiple proposals.—
Brady Thomas West,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Though the president has allotted his confidence in Witkoff, the arrangement — which falls outside the typical executive branch flow chart — has not yet borne fruit.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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The better a person’s social rating, the more luxurious lifestyle they’re allotted.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The series feels looser as a result, more dug in to its concept of a road trip through a series of mini Elmore Leonard–style crime stories and more willing to cede the spotlight from Charlie to the murderers, con artists, and thieves facing off against her.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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The Republican push to take a more aggressive stance on reversing federal regulations imposed by the Biden administration comes as the party has largely ceded other legislative branch prerogatives — over spending, trade and oversight — to the Trump administration.—
Maya C. Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Just days before the Pittsburgh storm, Trump appointed 13 people—including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem—to review FEMA.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Jepson spent over a decade in Liverpool’s coaching set-up and was appointed head coach in 2018.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Users can also choose which tasks to entrust to AI.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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As someone who has never slowed down and never stopped looking ahead, Gurr is asked what his message would be to those entrusted with ensuring that Disneyland is prepared for its next 70 years.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Looking abroad for value There’s a question of whether US investors should allocate more — or just some — money to international equities.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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According to her declaration, on March 2, roughly five days after Gonçalves was flown to Guantánamo, ICE transferred her again to an ICE facility in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, where she was held in isolation.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
30 Apr. 2025
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The first two years of the suspension, Baffert transferred his most promising horses to Tim Yakteen, his former assistant.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Flower Drum Song was eventually nominated for five Academy Awards.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Previous Tony winner Gabriel Ebert, who starred with Harvey Fierstein in his gay May-December romance play Gently Down the Stream, was also nominated.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
1 May 2025
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“Assign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assign. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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