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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
After the Blue Hills audit, Lamont called on McCrory to be relieved of his committee assignments.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
But just because a team is embracing losses doesn’t mean there aren’t important assignments to monitor while playing out the string.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Our team is led by Deputy Sports Editor Will Kennedy, whose job is to juggle the assignments and results from the dozens of matches.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Every morning, a sheet hangs on a bulletin board in the clubhouse with infield assignments and drills for the day.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Now the teachers print out their assignments.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Families would be notified March 13 with affected students receiving new school assignments by May 1.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Rebelein is hoping the board can move forward with another important job, making committee assignments, even if they’re still deadlocked 3-3.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
In recent months, Fox News has given assignments with higher visibility to staffers including Lawrence Jones; Jacqui Heinrich; Aishah Hasnie; and Peter Doocy.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
But just because a team is embracing losses doesn’t mean there aren’t important assignments to monitor while playing out the string.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Our team is led by Deputy Sports Editor Will Kennedy, whose job is to juggle the assignments and results from the dozens of matches.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Every morning, a sheet hangs on a bulletin board in the clubhouse with infield assignments and drills for the day.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Now the teachers print out their assignments.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Families would be notified March 13 with affected students receiving new school assignments by May 1.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Rebelein is hoping the board can move forward with another important job, making committee assignments, even if they’re still deadlocked 3-3.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
In recent months, Fox News has given assignments with higher visibility to staffers including Lawrence Jones; Jacqui Heinrich; Aishah Hasnie; and Peter Doocy.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignments
Noun
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Its dual-chip architecture integrates NVIDIA Jetson Orin and Intel N97 processors, enabling high-performance computing for complex tasks and real-time AI workloads.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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This versatile liquid, which is probably already in your kitchen cabinet, is great for cutting through grease, removing stains, neutralizing odors, and tackling a variety of household tasks, like making the bathtub sparkle.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The dual missions marked the 21st and 22nd Falcon 9 launches of the year.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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And timing is of the essence as Lunar missions tend to have narrow windows.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Join yoga classes by the pool, head to a local golf course, or book tennis lessons on the estate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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This holiday celebration, returning to NorthPark Center for the eighth year, will feature lion and dragon dances, special crafts and activities, book giveaways, a mini ponies meet-and-greet, Chinese calligraphy lessons, a musical performance, and more.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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After getting two appointments right (Steve Cooper and Nuno Espirito Santo), Marinakis has reverted to type, with impulsive and erratic decision-making having undermined Forest’s campaign from the start.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Multiple outlets have reported that lawmakers must schedule appointments at the DOJ at least 24 hours in advance to assess the documents at a secure facility.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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By then, customs duties from sugar and tobacco—produced by England’s slave economies in the Americas—accounted for a third of the Crown’s revenues.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Reportedly, the system has reached full operational status, shielding personnel from hazardous maintenance duties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lepore agreed that bringing in well-paying jobs should be a top priority.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The president, dean and department head lost their jobs within days.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Florida Children's Book Festival will include author readings, interactive activities, stage shows and an assist from Be My Neighbor Day.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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In his absence, those responsibilities fall to the deputy mayor, according to the City Charter.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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As kids get older, this transparency can cross over into talking honestly about social situations, financial decisions, or household values and responsibilities.—
Dina Gachman,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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