as in performances
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 gigs
Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Other workers have supplemental income such as freelance gigs, contract work and fluctuating earnings, which not only adds to the complexity but also makes up one-third of the workforce.
—Sakinah Tillman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
And now she’s poised for a breakout year (including a run of high-profile Bay Area gigs with her own band in July).
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Chaney sang it at numerous gigs in London and around the world, delivering an especially haunting rendition for a BBC Radio set in 2013.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Helpful opportunities for businesses or side gigs, good times for family, sweet new beginnings, and ample cash flow.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
In a stretch of funemployment in between gigs?
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Seats for many of the Boss’s gigs, including his two Madison Square Garden appearances in May and his April 20 performance in New Jersey go on sale Saturday.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Llobet played tons of DIY gigs with a rotating cast of friends over the years that followed, but no one completed youbet quite like Prussack, a New Jersey native and fellow rock lifer.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Like armchair consulting gigs, these jobs often involve reviewing information at home and giving a detailed and thoughtful opinion on specific topics.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Other workers have supplemental income such as freelance gigs, contract work and fluctuating earnings, which not only adds to the complexity but also makes up one-third of the workforce.
—Sakinah Tillman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
And now she’s poised for a breakout year (including a run of high-profile Bay Area gigs with her own band in July).
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Chaney sang it at numerous gigs in London and around the world, delivering an especially haunting rendition for a BBC Radio set in 2013.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Helpful opportunities for businesses or side gigs, good times for family, sweet new beginnings, and ample cash flow.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
In a stretch of funemployment in between gigs?
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Seats for many of the Boss’s gigs, including his two Madison Square Garden appearances in May and his April 20 performance in New Jersey go on sale Saturday.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Llobet played tons of DIY gigs with a rotating cast of friends over the years that followed, but no one completed youbet quite like Prussack, a New Jersey native and fellow rock lifer.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gigs
Noun
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Downstairs, Nighthawk channels retro supper club (skewing towards speakeasy) vibes with late-night plates, cocktails, and live performances, including vinyl DJ sets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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One of the highlights of the group’s history, according to Hunt, was having choral giant Sir John Rutter conduct the choir for seven performances.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The first seeks to remove him from his assignments on the House Appropriations and Homeland Security committees, while the second seeks to censure him.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Students’ course materials, assignments and exams were identical across all four sections.—
Saharnaz Babaei-Balderlou,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Longtime Lynbrook coaches David Pugh and Mark Shem have done a great job developing legal talent.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In addition to using the Authors Unite email lists, Wagner also coaches authors on how to use their own network to give bestseller campaigns an extra boost, helps authors land podcast appearances and more.—
Malana Van Tyler,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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That marked one of the most significant engagements between the two groups since a fragile ceasefire went into effect in November 2024, and Israel has not ruled out further action.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Gampel Pavilion and PeoplesBank Arena are home, Mohegan is cozy and close by, but the Huskies have long belonged on Broadway, at least for limited engagements.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The organization was founded in 1992 with a series of artist commissions and installations for specific places, focused on public engagement with the arts and the social and political contexts explored in these works.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Others have issues with the imagery on the seal on the flag, which depicts a settler plowing the land as a Native American rides off on horseback into the distance.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The car handles well and rides smoothly.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Altogether, Paris Fashion Week FW26, running from March 2 to 10, will feature 67 ready-to-wear shows and 31 presentations, compared to the 71 shows and 37 presentations during FW25.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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High performance has become a given, but no longer a feature to flaunt, and the fall collections seen at presentations throughout the week were full of statement-making investment pieces, including the four options selected by WWD here.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The release was accompanied by a statement from the commander of Ramat David Air Base describing recent missions flown deep into Iranian territory, including operations over the capital, Tehran.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The remnants of three missions from the Spanish colonial era are protected by the Tumacácori National Historical Park, just about four miles south of town.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Gigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gigs. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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