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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
They were gathered to learn the crew assignments for Artemis 3, the agency's next mission progressing its efforts to return astronauts to the moon.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 June 2026
According to a 2025 Fact Sheet by the Learning Policy Institute (LPI), at a minimum, 411,549 positions were either unfilled or filled by teachers not fully certified for their assignments, representing about 1 in 8 of all teaching positions nationally.
—Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Built for demanding work Anthropic argues that Fable 5 delivers its biggest advantages when tackling lengthy and complex assignments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Later that month, Mace introduced a resolution to expel Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, after petitioning to remove his committee assignments last year.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
Over long assignments fighting fires that can last for days to weeks, those chemicals can be absorbed by their skin.
—Sumit Mandal, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
One of her first major assignments was in the mid-’70s with the Austrian lingerie brand Palmers.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Michigan corrections officials have suspended a worker and paused all third-shift special assignments at a facility while investigating a cleaning project that involved inmates.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The lawsuit said that Crawford worked in the communications department for six weeks with a sling on her arm after surgery, which required her to use her non-dominant hand to sign documents and complete assignments.
—Ben Wheeler
june 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 June 2026
According to a 2025 Fact Sheet by the Learning Policy Institute (LPI), at a minimum, 411,549 positions were either unfilled or filled by teachers not fully certified for their assignments, representing about 1 in 8 of all teaching positions nationally.
—Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Built for demanding work Anthropic argues that Fable 5 delivers its biggest advantages when tackling lengthy and complex assignments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Later that month, Mace introduced a resolution to expel Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, after petitioning to remove his committee assignments last year.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
Over long assignments fighting fires that can last for days to weeks, those chemicals can be absorbed by their skin.
—Sumit Mandal, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
One of her first major assignments was in the mid-’70s with the Austrian lingerie brand Palmers.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Michigan corrections officials have suspended a worker and paused all third-shift special assignments at a facility while investigating a cleaning project that involved inmates.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The lawsuit said that Crawford worked in the communications department for six weeks with a sling on her arm after surgery, which required her to use her non-dominant hand to sign documents and complete assignments.
—Ben Wheeler
june 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignments
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If tasks pile up, batch similar actions and protect your calendar edges, since boundaries keep interruptions from scattering your concentration.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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When routine tasks are automated, the work that remains requires judgment, creativity, and relationships.—
Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The vulnerability could have enabled hackers to seize control over countless space missions including NASA's Mars rovers, according to the cybersecurity researchers.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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The achievement marks a turning point for robotics in orbit and opens the door to missions where robots operate with minimal human oversight.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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Carissa Rice, field educational coordinator for the Laguna Ocean Foundation, was in Laguna Beach on Wednesday with about 50 children from Fullerton to give lessons on the beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Larimer County Conservation Corps Volunteers removed dead trees, invasive species and other fuels that could contribute to future wildfires, applying lessons learned from Larimer County's recovery efforts.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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After the Saturday appointments, the group went to dinner with siblings and partners, where the woman said everything changed in a matter of seconds.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The only exceptions are documents prepared for international treaties and for presidential appointments, which are required to use Courier New 12-point font, the memo said.—
Matthew Lee,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The treasure keeper has all of the same duties as the usual banker.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Wedding tents have multiple jobs during a celebration.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Offshore wind offers a path that keeps more energy dollars here at home, creates American jobs, and builds a cleaner, more affordable future for Connecticut families.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Noun
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Why the invocations of Tubman, the readings of Du Bois, the visits from Hamer?—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Fatigue, medication schedules, side effects and appointments affect work, parenting, caregiving responsibilities, relationships and daily routines.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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On larger productions, the directing team could expand to as many as 10 members, each with distinct responsibilities.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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