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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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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
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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
Rehabilitation assignments, promotions and demotions often become part of the development process, particularly for pitchers returning from major surgeries.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.
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Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Professors are rewriting assignments and grading rubrics.
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Maria Colacurcio,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Filament assignments can be painted directly onto models, and the slicer automatically handles the purge operations required between color changes.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Engen and Hudson were stripped of their committee assignments following the incident.
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Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But educators are writing these concerned op-eds about kids who struggle to focus on shorter reading assignments and with comprehension.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
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Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.
—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Professors are rewriting assignments and grading rubrics.
—
Maria Colacurcio,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Filament assignments can be painted directly onto models, and the slicer automatically handles the purge operations required between color changes.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Engen and Hudson were stripped of their committee assignments following the incident.
—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
But educators are writing these concerned op-eds about kids who struggle to focus on shorter reading assignments and with comprehension.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignments
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Earlier, a cooperative sextile from Jupiter steadies nerves and supports practical tasks, clear promises, and useful teamwork.
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Having a stronger core will reduce the load placed on your spine and can help prevent strain during tasks that involve lifting, bending, and reaching.
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All eligibility clocks start the academic year after an athlete’s 19th birthday, and the only exceptions, per the NCAA, are for pregnancy, active-duty military service and religious missions.
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This would be the first of two certification flights for NSSL missions required by the Space Force.
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Though parents would have the option to opt their children out of some of the required teachings, Clark said, missing lessons could impact students’ test scores.
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share lessons larger engineering organizations can take from small development teams and why doing so can make a meaningful positive difference.
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Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release.
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These interim appointments can be extended by the National Assembly for an additional 90 days.
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On Friday, Ohtani handed back over pitch-calling duties, communicating with head shakes and nods instead of the PitchCom buttons on his arm.
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Kiss will officially take over on July 20 and is currently concluding his duties with the Queensland Reds Super Rugby side.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Employers added 57,000 jobs last month, about half of what economists had expected.
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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But years into a war that has left Russians excluded from the world and saddled with broken promises from the government, official readings of economic pessimism have recently hit record highs, threatening the Kremlin’s tenuous hold on its society.
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Crypto cannot be excused from the responsibilities that banks and other financial service providers must meet.
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These responsibilities divert attention away from customers, revenue generation and strategic growth.
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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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