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
Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Not for her acting work or her eyebrow-raising side gigs, but her love life.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The sisters have since worked on several modeling gigs, fashion campaigns and even joined Brooks for a performance on Dancing with the Stars.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Other gigs featuring later albums in full and other material, along with an immersive exhibition in London’s Olympic Park showcasing 25 years of the band, are giving the generation who weren’t born when the album was released a chance to soak up the Gorillaz experience.
—Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
After Jeff Ruby’s, Wesley went on to help open Le Moo and served as the executive chef at Village Anchor, two restaurants under the Belle Noble Entertainment Group, among other gigs in the Louisville restaurant scene.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
The singer, who was scheduled to lead the Sunday lineups on October 5 and 12 at the long-running Texas fest, announced on social media Friday that new album and promotional duties tied to her upcoming LP Vie made preparing for the gigs too difficult.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
To help fund his university expenses, Bajwa picked up some side gigs.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Since kicking off their triumphant reunion tour in Cardiff, Wales, last month (July 4), the Gallagher brothers have performed the same 23-song set at each show – including a five-night hometown residency at Manchester’s Heaton Park plus stadium gigs in London, Edinburgh and Dublin.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
After months of live gigs, the move to record a new Sublime album felt less like a decision than a natural next step.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Not for her acting work or her eyebrow-raising side gigs, but her love life.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The sisters have since worked on several modeling gigs, fashion campaigns and even joined Brooks for a performance on Dancing with the Stars.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Other gigs featuring later albums in full and other material, along with an immersive exhibition in London’s Olympic Park showcasing 25 years of the band, are giving the generation who weren’t born when the album was released a chance to soak up the Gorillaz experience.
—Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
After Jeff Ruby’s, Wesley went on to help open Le Moo and served as the executive chef at Village Anchor, two restaurants under the Belle Noble Entertainment Group, among other gigs in the Louisville restaurant scene.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
The singer, who was scheduled to lead the Sunday lineups on October 5 and 12 at the long-running Texas fest, announced on social media Friday that new album and promotional duties tied to her upcoming LP Vie made preparing for the gigs too difficult.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
To help fund his university expenses, Bajwa picked up some side gigs.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Since kicking off their triumphant reunion tour in Cardiff, Wales, last month (July 4), the Gallagher brothers have performed the same 23-song set at each show – including a five-night hometown residency at Manchester’s Heaton Park plus stadium gigs in London, Edinburgh and Dublin.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gigs
Noun
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Farrell and costar Cristin Milioti are both nominated for their performances in limited/anthology series categories.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taxes and applicable fees are charged separately when booking, and the pass doesn't include checked bags or seat assignments, which can be purchased separately.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Committee assignments for the upcoming 2026 session have not been released.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our Herbed Prime Rib Recipe with Two Sauces coaches you through how to master a luscious Merlot Au Jus.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Giving coaches the tools to succeed Missions statements are supposed to guide organizations and outline their goals.—
Jedediah Blanton,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Duke of Sussex, who lives in California with wife Meghan and their two children, has come back to England for several charity engagements this week.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Apollo delivers 360-degree coverage, including vertical engagements.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Joining the collection soon will be new site-specific works created by the artist collective RojoNegro (composed of Noé Martínez and María Sosa), sculptor Max Hooper Schneider and poet, artist and chef Precious Okoyomon.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through her Art Bridges Foundation, Walton has spent more than $500 million acquiring and loaning out works of American art to more than 230 museums across the country since the nonprofit’s founding in 2016.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At golden hour, boat rides drift through the Canal Ring—passing the Anne Frank House, where history lingers in quiet rooms.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Musashi regularly rides jet skis and uses helicopter missiles like airborne surf boards, slicing up and exploding commandos and demons along the way.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From Saison’s signature Welcome Tea — a delicate bundle of eight herbs and flowers that greets every guest—to the meticulous multi-course progression that unfolds with tableside presentations and impeccable attention to detail, dining here isn’t just a meal.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The services include a choir led by music director Sharon Farber, readings and special presentations from media personalities, actors, acting teachers and other industry professionals.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Research into extra-planetary rotorcraft supports missions like Mars rotorcraft exploration and future planetary science breakthroughs.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Gigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gigs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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