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as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of assignments
On the international desk, some editors have told correspondents not to accept some assignments that would take them to dangerous spots abroad after Sunday, according to three Post journalists with direct knowledge of events.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the firm, the hackers were able to closely resemble a legitimate Fireblocks hiring process and impersonate recruiters, conduct Google Meet interviews and share take-home assignments via GitHub.
—Talia Kaplan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
But military life can exact a high price, and for Glover, the constant deployments and assignments meant time away from his wife and four daughters.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Your team members may be in over their heads with their work assignments.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Ciarametaro was Gloucester’s harbormaster from 2016 to 2024, and asked the shellfish constable to do his assignments between February and October of 2020 while enrolled at Endicott College.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Those who previously handled sorting and inventory took on new assignments at the plant, said Frank Matyok, a Stellantis spokesperson.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Spagnuolo is known for designing a complex defense with rules and assignments that help disguise looks and confuse the opposing quarterback.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the firm, the hackers were able to closely resemble a legitimate Fireblocks hiring process and impersonate recruiters, conduct Google Meet interviews and share take-home assignments via GitHub.
—Talia Kaplan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
But military life can exact a high price, and for Glover, the constant deployments and assignments meant time away from his wife and four daughters.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Your team members may be in over their heads with their work assignments.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Ciarametaro was Gloucester’s harbormaster from 2016 to 2024, and asked the shellfish constable to do his assignments between February and October of 2020 while enrolled at Endicott College.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Those who previously handled sorting and inventory took on new assignments at the plant, said Frank Matyok, a Stellantis spokesperson.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Spagnuolo is known for designing a complex defense with rules and assignments that help disguise looks and confuse the opposing quarterback.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignments
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Together, these tools create a more streamlined, precise, and safer approach to the repetitive and high-volume tasks common in large-scale data center projects.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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For Congress, funding the government, one of its fundamental tasks, has proven problematic.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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However, the current model also depends on long-term satellite missions, which must continue uninterrupted for the approach to remain effective.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The company launched 21 missions last year, setting a new Rocket Lab record.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ruhe said the debate reflects lessons learned from nearly two years of war.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other teachers who are part of the ARTLC testify to the immense difficulty of teaching these sorts of lessons without support from school administrators.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Boquete’s medical clinics are well suited for routine appointments, minor injuries, basic emergency care, stitches, and other non-complex medical needs.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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At these appointments, a physician will analyze various metabolic markers, including your blood glucose, lipid profiles, and blood pressure.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
30 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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That should also decrease the likelihood of mass layoffs or displacement, giving workers a chance to find jobs elsewhere.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Weaver interviewed for a half dozen head coaching jobs in this cycle, but did not interview for the Dolphins’ head job.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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During the hearings, the NTSB was told Army Black Hawks can often have wrong readings and a margin of error of +-200 feet.—
Sam Sweeney,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Throughout this period, wind chills are expected to plunge between -10° and -5°, with even colder readings in outlying areas.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Maybe weekly status updates are inconsistent, decisions get delayed because of unclear responsibilities or communication across departments stalls because of missing context.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The hiring process, a collaborative effort with Posey, general manager Zack Minasian and the rest of the front office, has acted as another sort of crash course on the responsibilities of an MLB manager.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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