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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
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools assignments can shift, and a house on one street may feed into a different school than the one next door.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Over time, those uncomfortable assignments became the very experiences that carried me into executive leadership.
—Christine Lentz, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Overcome it with clear expectations, small, low-risk stretch assignments and before-and-after debriefings to build skill sets.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Butler reportedly served as an information systems technician from 2011 to 2023, with assignments in multiple states and deployments tied to counterterrorism operations.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Stanton, rarely a participant on defense, has forgone rehab assignments in the past, and Boone hasn’t ruled out the possibility of that happening again.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Soon after, he was stripped of all of his committee assignments.
—Philip Wang, Time, 28 May 2026
The re-assignments were first reported by Reuters, which cited an internal memo saying the employees would be shifted to four new teams building AI tools and apps.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 20 May 2026
That bump includes more hours from Chicago police Public Transit officers, doubling CTA assignments for off-duty officers, and bringing in Cook County Sheriff's deputies.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Over time, those uncomfortable assignments became the very experiences that carried me into executive leadership.
—Christine Lentz, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Overcome it with clear expectations, small, low-risk stretch assignments and before-and-after debriefings to build skill sets.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Butler reportedly served as an information systems technician from 2011 to 2023, with assignments in multiple states and deployments tied to counterterrorism operations.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Stanton, rarely a participant on defense, has forgone rehab assignments in the past, and Boone hasn’t ruled out the possibility of that happening again.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Soon after, he was stripped of all of his committee assignments.
—Philip Wang, Time, 28 May 2026
The re-assignments were first reported by Reuters, which cited an internal memo saying the employees would be shifted to four new teams building AI tools and apps.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 20 May 2026
That bump includes more hours from Chicago police Public Transit officers, doubling CTA assignments for off-duty officers, and bringing in Cook County Sheriff's deputies.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignments
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The strategy is being driven by the conviction that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks — such as booking travel or managing calendars — rather than simply answering queries.—
Amedeo Goria,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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What’s also interesting here is that AI typically struggles to learn tasks like air hockey.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Meanwhile, South Korea selected the platform for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions with its Navy and Marine Corps, with deployment expected later this decade.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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These numerous flights took a big workload and freed up other pilots for combat missions.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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The agency also recently started reviewing videos of driver assaults to learn lessons, aiming to mitigate future conflict.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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But the latest allegations have renewed concerns that department may have forgotten the lessons of past controversies involving officers conducting improper stops and searches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The Shift app terms of service document also seeks to absolve the platform of responsibility for any property damage, theft, or personal injury that may ensue from the cleaning appointments.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.—
Yuliana Montiel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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For example, the EU and CPTPP countries already ban countries from levying duties on certain digital activities and content.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The unemployment rate among young people is about twice as high as the national average; and 40% of college grads who are working have taken jobs that don't require a college degree, like temporary or part-time gigs.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Apple could get ahead of the crowd here with a feature that takes blood pressure readings without calibration—though, admittedly, this is a long shot.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Forecasters say the setup could support the first heat wave-like conditions of the season, depending on how long readings remain at or above 90 degrees.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The organization tens of thousands in debt, Martina accepted the new role with a deep understanding of its responsibilities.—
Dennis Pope,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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In her new role, Verceles will oversee the Community Development Department in addition to her current responsibilities, which include overseeing economic development, communications, and equity access and inclusion.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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