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
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
In addition to his Beatles and Wings shows, McCartney has returned for local solo gigs in 1993 (Metrodome), 2002 and 2005 (both at Xcel Energy Center), 2014 (Target Field) and 2016 (two nights at Target Center).
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Learn more about how Los Angeles helped shape cumbia music and see pictures from the band's gigs.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
But observers caution that these aren’t gigs that call for high quality drama.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Whereas Morvan and Pilatus were never the same afterward, Velez, 58, continued to carve out an impressive career in entertainment, nabbing acting gigs and top 10 songs.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
No Doubt Live at Sphere will touch down for a six-pack of spring 2026 gigs on May 6, 8, 9, 13, 15 and 16, marking their first extended run of shows in almost since 2012’s Seven Night Stand in Los Angeles.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
For people who can spend entire careers focused on arcane problems or ideas, even a little popular recognition can be a life-changing path to consulting gigs or long-term funding or, with luck, to others building on your work after you’re gone.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
But by the mid-2000s, they were reduced to playing downscale gigs like state fairs.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
The designer will bank on the experience piled during her previous gigs.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
In addition to his Beatles and Wings shows, McCartney has returned for local solo gigs in 1993 (Metrodome), 2002 and 2005 (both at Xcel Energy Center), 2014 (Target Field) and 2016 (two nights at Target Center).
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Learn more about how Los Angeles helped shape cumbia music and see pictures from the band's gigs.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
But observers caution that these aren’t gigs that call for high quality drama.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Whereas Morvan and Pilatus were never the same afterward, Velez, 58, continued to carve out an impressive career in entertainment, nabbing acting gigs and top 10 songs.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
No Doubt Live at Sphere will touch down for a six-pack of spring 2026 gigs on May 6, 8, 9, 13, 15 and 16, marking their first extended run of shows in almost since 2012’s Seven Night Stand in Los Angeles.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
For people who can spend entire careers focused on arcane problems or ideas, even a little popular recognition can be a life-changing path to consulting gigs or long-term funding or, with luck, to others building on your work after you’re gone.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
But by the mid-2000s, they were reduced to playing downscale gigs like state fairs.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gigs
Noun
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The chance for good performances to turn into good results is greater.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Midtown Fall Fest is a family-friendly event with performances from local drill teams, face painting, pumpkin painting and an appearance from the KC26 mascot in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Similarly, about three-fourths of DEA agents, a third of US deputy marshals, and nearly all Homeland Security Investigations agents have been diverted to work on immigration, according to ICE documents detailing assignments through the end of August that were first obtained by the Cato Institute.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Designers can create different rules — such as random seat assignments or priority access — to better balance efficiency and fairness for participants.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Veteran head coaches Stacie Terry-Hutson (San Diego State) and Heidi VanDerveer (UC San Diego) led their teams to conference tournament championships and NCAA Tournament berths last season, while the area’s third Division I basketball program changed head coaches after a 7-23 season.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, bench coach John Gibbons, third-base coach Mike Sarbaugh and catching instructor Glenn Sherlock are all parting ways with the team.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Originally designed for line-of-battle engagements, Fusō underwent major refits in the 1930s, gaining improved armor, torpedo bulges, and a speed of roughly 24 knots.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Platt joins a short group of musicians who have played concert engagements at the Ahmanson.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The agreement covers all works produced through Le Masne’s Multiman Records and will be administered by WCM’s teams in France and the US.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Much of Iran’s clandestine cinema, including some of Panahi’s earlier works, is didactic, focused on valorizing the victims of the regime’s injustices.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And unlike traditional luxury coupes, the One of One has no rear window and rides high on large wheels, giving it a muscular, but still modern appearance.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The investment, which is in a venture capital range — under $5 million — comes as Chavarria rides a wave of momentum that includes receiving the WWD Honors Men’s Designer of the Year award later this month and his increasingly prominent Paris Fashion Week presentations.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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It's itemized and usually broken down into sections, such as presentations or reports, public hearings, and consent.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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If successful, the partnership could inform the design of next-generation water systems for both defense and humanitarian missions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Gigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gigs. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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