Synonyms of assignments

assignments

noun

plural of assignment

1

as in tasks

a piece of work that needs to be done regularly

his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tasks
• duties
• jobs
• projects
• chores
• missions
• responsibilities
• functions
• errands
• operations
• endeavors
• posts
• undertakings
• stints
• offices
• enterprises
• commissions
• routes
• care
• chares
• rounds
• circuits
• charges

2

as in missions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• missions
• jobs
• duties
• responsibilities
• operations
• requirements
• posts
• details
• obligations
• briefs
• businesses
• charges
• offices
• works
• needs
• chores
• commitments
• appointments
• burdens
• errands
• promises
• constraints
• designations
• commissions
• nominations
• labors
• restraints
• pledges
• compulsions

3

as in lessons

something assigned to be read or studied

have you read the assignment for tomorrow?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lessons
• readings
• homeworks
• lectures
• schoolwork
• exercises
• studies
• drills
• practices
• études

4

as in appointments

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointments
• jobs
• designations
• elections
• commissions
• positions
• nominations
• situations
• offices
• placements
• stations
• gigs
• billets
• rankings
• installments
• delegations
• authorizations
• spots
• investments
• installations
• places
• destinations
• choices
• selections
• inductions
• ordinations
• emplacements
• deputations
• investitures
• anointments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissals
• firings
• discharges
• expulsions
• rejections
• depositions
• dismissions
• removals
• evictions
• ejections
• blackballs
• overthrows
• ousters
• dethronements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assignments

The 10-month experience includes monthly 3-hour sessions along with coaching, intersession assignments, personal assessments , accountability partner meetings, and other work. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Investigators later determined the pilot had previously been involved in prior drug smuggling assignments. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Welch, a Democrat from Hillside, has already removed Ammons from her committee assignments and barred her from House Democratic Caucus meetings. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Educators are also preparing for a new academic year, often receiving class assignments only days before students arrive. — Jennifer Durocher, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Reid pulled him aside both of the last two days for one-on-one conversations, presumably to discuss assignments and coverages. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Sources tell OutKick that, in addition to last night’s assignment, Ravech will do a few remaining assignments in the coming weeks, including another MLB game and his usual Little League World Series work. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

The Foxtrot Network is involved in drug smuggling and violent crimes, according to the CPS, with assignments — which are often cross-border — advertised in group chats on platforms including Snapchat, Telegram and Signal. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Rodríguez drew one of those assignments behind the plate Monday night, hit a leadoff double in the third inning, and scored on Arraez’s single. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 July 2026