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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 mother spends her waking hours working on other people’s farms and performing tasks the neighbors prefer not to do themselves.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Would adjusting your approach improve your performance, smooth out a relationship, or add value to future tasks?—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In April, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the first capture of a Russian position purely by robots and drones and added that since January unmanned machines had conducted 22,000 missions.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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From individual missions to tours aboard the ISS, video games have featured surprisingly often in the inky blackness of space.—
William Worrall,
Space.com,
30 May 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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Various state and federal laws protect voters and their right to cast a ballot and protect elections officials in their duties.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Furthermore, because today’s postgraduate trainees are increasingly eager for meaningful public service, university hospitals that enthusiastically support military reserve duties will possess a unique, highly attractive recruitment tool for top medical talent.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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The plan both helps train entry-level workers to be substance use counselors, case managers and community health workers and also offers zero-interest forgivable loans to workers already in those jobs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The April jobs report came in well ahead of consensus, reflecting the resilience of the economy in the face of rising oil prices and Iran war uncertainty.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Von Mierers eventually turned Eternal Values into a sprawling business empire incorporated as Ultimate Fitness Opportunities (UFO), which included courses, supplements, exercise equipment, gem prescriptions and pricey astrology readings.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 June 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,
1 June 2026
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Mercury in Cancer — followed by the sun entering this Water sign — brings focus to your orderly sixth house of health, work routines and day-to-day responsibilities, making this a strong month to improve your schedule and get organized.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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During Manhattanhenge, thousands of people gather in the streets, blocking traffic and foregoing other responsibilities to take some time to experience the event together.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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