as in performance
a job usually for a specified amount of time (as for a musician, an actor, etc.)
He was finally able to book a gig at the nightclub. her last acting gig
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Recent Examples of gig
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Suit The trio — Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool — has come a long way since their early days as a 1980s punk band gigging in Berkeley.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
The gig took place at the 100 Club, in the Soho neighborhood of London, and found Bobby Vylan acknowledging the controversy surrounding the band.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 July 2025
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Noun
Walker was born and raised in San Francisco, began playing the guitar as a kid, and by the late 1960s was gigging around the Bay Area as a teenager.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Suit The trio — Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool — has come a long way since their early days as a 1980s punk band gigging in Berkeley.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 May 2025
Verb
Felix’s gigs as a directionless rocker are appropriately grody, including one at a local fair where there seem to be more farm animals than humans in the audience.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
The gig took place at the 100 Club, in the Soho neighborhood of London, and found Bobby Vylan acknowledging the controversy surrounding the band.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gig
Noun
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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There will be German food and drinks; a Dachshund Derby and costume contest; live music; dance performances; games; a Culture Village; and more.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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In times past, there have been students who lived far away from their school and had to be bused all the way to a different community where people did not look like them.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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The plane is being assessed, and passengers were bused over to the terminal.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 June 2025
Noun
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But is Fitzpatrick giving off excitement about his new NFL assignment?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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During his rehab assignment, Buttó hurled three scoreless innings over three minor-league appearances, most recently on Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The starting price for the 3500 chassis cabs $49,285 including delivery charge, about $1,700 less than the 2024 model.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Some fans walked away from the stadium to grab an Uber or cab back to their hotels.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
25 May 2024
Noun
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Rashford’s £325,000 weekly wage after bonuses, plus employment costs, translates to an annual bill of £19.4m for United.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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From 1979 to 2019, employment in the education and health services sectors increased from 6.8 million people to 24.1 million people.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Yet, Yandy Diaz and the Rays’ offense have been motoring along at a rapid clip during a 22-9 run that has improved their overall mark from 21-26 to 43-35 and within 2.5 games of the Yankees in the American League East.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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But while motoring out in the dark that morning, Pebley, 42, noticed that the throttle on his surface drive motor had started to stick.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The amount of work required to keep everything functioning properly outside simply isn't always.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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The property’s club floor rooms come with access to a private lounge that has an ever-changing buffet, a rotating selection of drinks, sitting areas, work stations, and changing rooms for those coming off or beginning a long travel day.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Think strategy, deep thinking, building relationships, or coaching top talent.—
John Rex,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Gallardo coaches Bautista, who is training in the hopes of going pro.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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“Gig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gig. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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