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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
Unlike Madden, Higginbotham didn’t have the time, clout or money to charter a private bus around the country to his assignments.
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Professors must rework lectures, assignments and tests to adhere to a prison's restrictions.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Growth for all associates requires the permission to try new things, take on stretch assignments and sometimes fail.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
This allows each lineman group to get detailed coaching on the week’s assignments and challenges from their position’s perspective before the three coaches link everyone together.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Aaron Hall, a Denver immigration attorney who also sits on a national committee that acts as a liaison between immigration lawyers and the immigration review office, said the military judges will be given renewable six-month assignments.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Because if you’re just trained to carry out assignments that AI does perfectly, who wants to hire you, right?
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In a statement Friday, the Lompoc school district said Melodee enrolled in August, but law enforcement was contacted for a welfare check as part of a process after absences and failure to accept class assignments.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
His previous assignments include a tour with HMLA-267 and service as an exchange pilot to the Australian Army.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Professors must rework lectures, assignments and tests to adhere to a prison's restrictions.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Growth for all associates requires the permission to try new things, take on stretch assignments and sometimes fail.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
This allows each lineman group to get detailed coaching on the week’s assignments and challenges from their position’s perspective before the three coaches link everyone together.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Aaron Hall, a Denver immigration attorney who also sits on a national committee that acts as a liaison between immigration lawyers and the immigration review office, said the military judges will be given renewable six-month assignments.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Because if you’re just trained to carry out assignments that AI does perfectly, who wants to hire you, right?
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In a statement Friday, the Lompoc school district said Melodee enrolled in August, but law enforcement was contacted for a welfare check as part of a process after absences and failure to accept class assignments.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
His previous assignments include a tour with HMLA-267 and service as an exchange pilot to the Australian Army.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignments
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Bloomberg reports that OpenAI has hired more than 100 former investment bankers from Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and other financial giants, staff that’s been brought on board to help train financial models that can replace entry-level tasks performed by younger bankers.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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But on the most complex tasks, some little thing always goes wrong.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Pan Am’s history in Africa dates back to 1941, when its subsidiary Pan American–Africa (PAA Africa) flew support missions for Allied forces during World War II, with regular service beginning in 1946.—
Jennifer Broome,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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In response, Ukrainian tech innovators are looking for alternatives that would enable the robots to drive faster to increase their chances of completing their missions before they get spotted and bombed by Russian kamikaze drones.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Schuster said the Fujian is more likely a stepping stone, and China’s next carrier, the Type 004, on which early construction is believed to have begun, will incorporate lessons learned from it.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Stories in which mystery and suspense and fear — stories replete with the trappings of the supernatural — were vehicles for lessons, for learning, for slices of life.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sitting members of the housing authority's board make recommendations on appointments or reappointments, which then are sent to the city's Board of Directors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Vaccination appointments are available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic seven days a week, including during evenings and weekends.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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While some were later moderated—Vietnam to 20 percent, and Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia to 19 percent, with Singapore at 10 percent—Laos and Myanmar continue to face 40 percent duties.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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That would take the total rate to 55 percent, including stack-ons from existing duties.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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After her guest spots in seasons 1 and 2, Pernas, Hartley's real-life wife, will return in season 3 as Billie Matalon, a fellow tracker who occasionally assists Colter with his jobs.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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In applications and interviews, parents should talk about juggling kids' activities alongside volunteering at schools and other responsibilities.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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And naturally, there's bound to be skepticism about a college coach's ability to transition to the very different responsibilities of managing a 162-game season and a roster of 26 professionals.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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