Synonyms of assignments

assignments

noun

plural of assignment

1

as in tasks

a piece of work that needs to be done regularly

his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tasks
• duties
• jobs
• projects
• chores
• missions
• responsibilities
• functions
• errands
• operations
• endeavors
• posts
• undertakings
• stints
• offices
• enterprises
• commissions
• routes
• care
• chares
• rounds
• circuits
• charges

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• missions
• jobs
• duties
• responsibilities
• operations
• requirements
• posts
• details
• obligations
• briefs
• businesses
• charges
• offices
• works
• needs
• chores
• commitments
• appointments
• burdens
• errands
• promises
• constraints
• designations
• commissions
• nominations
• labors
• restraints
• pledges
• compulsions

3

as in lessons

something assigned to be read or studied

have you read the assignment for tomorrow?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lessons
• readings
• homeworks
• lectures
• schoolwork
• exercises
• studies
• drills
• practices
• études

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointments
• jobs
• designations
• elections
• commissions
• positions
• nominations
• situations
• offices
• placements
• stations
• gigs
• billets
• rankings
• installments
• delegations
• authorizations
• spots
• investments
• installations
• places
• destinations
• choices
• selections
• inductions
• ordinations
• emplacements
• deputations
• investitures
• anointments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissals
• firings
• discharges
• expulsions
• rejections
• depositions
• dismissions
• removals
• evictions
• ejections
• blackballs
• overthrows
• ousters
• dethronements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assignments

In this new 34-page complaint filed on October 16 in the state Supreme Court, Amy Helm alleges that Parillo took control of LHS by way of voting assignments. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

This defense needs to find a way to make quarterbacks uncomfortable without becoming blitz crazy, and that means Chop Robinson, Josh Uche and Malik Herring must step up and win more of their 1-on-1 assignments. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

The breach caused the company, Instructure, to temporarily take Canvas offline and interrupted classes, assignments and finals preparations for hundreds of thousands of students and professors as hackers threatened to release their personal data. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Long drives between assignments can also be extremely stressful for caregivers. — Colin Conner Ii, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent seasons have also cast Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford, who do their fair share of political collusion crossed with romantic assignments. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Oct 16, 2026 Jacob Beltran covers crime, breaking news and general assignments for the Express-News. — Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

The White House has continued to restrict CNN from certain assignments, including flying on Air Force One on presidential trip. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

These approaches test reason, rather than the output focus of most assignments. — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026