1
as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a high-paying job as a banker
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2
as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
taking the trash out is one of my jobs
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as in missions
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your job on this committee is to review the curriculum and suggest changes
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as in roles
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
a coffeemaker's job is to make coffee, and this overpriced machine doesn't do it very well
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as in headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
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Recent Examples of jobs
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
And thousands of jobs have been cut in the process, with web infrastructure company Cloudflare and cryptocurrency firm Coinbase among the latest to announce staff cuts.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
But our demanding jobs in the entertainment industry didn’t allow it.
—Priyanka Mattoo, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
So many of our unhoused hold jobs, send their children to school, and try their hardest to live productive lives.
—Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
But small-value retirement accounts routinely slip through the cracks, lost or forgotten by people who change jobs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Dede, the daughter of a legendary high school football coach, simultaneously worked three jobs to keep her family afloat.
—Gigi Zamora, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
State jobs are also known for offering competitive benefits, including access to the nation’s largest public pension system.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Returning nonproductive properties to the tax rolls, creating jobs and boosting the quality of life are only some of the benefits of redeveloping troubled properties.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Noun
Mom worked multiple jobs while also studying but sacrificed everything to make sure her son and daughter could have a bright future.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
And thousands of jobs have been cut in the process, with web infrastructure company Cloudflare and cryptocurrency firm Coinbase among the latest to announce staff cuts.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
But our demanding jobs in the entertainment industry didn’t allow it.
—Priyanka Mattoo, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
So many of our unhoused hold jobs, send their children to school, and try their hardest to live productive lives.
—Michael Perkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
But small-value retirement accounts routinely slip through the cracks, lost or forgotten by people who change jobs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Dede, the daughter of a legendary high school football coach, simultaneously worked three jobs to keep her family afloat.
—Gigi Zamora, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
State jobs are also known for offering competitive benefits, including access to the nation’s largest public pension system.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Returning nonproductive properties to the tax rolls, creating jobs and boosting the quality of life are only some of the benefits of redeveloping troubled properties.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
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Congress approve an additional $44 million to the BIS to combat illicit export of technology and additional set of full- and -part-time positions devoted to export enforcement, AI executive order implementation, and modernization—all directed toward this exact issue.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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In a separate vote, the board approved cutting 221 classified, or non-educator, positions.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Leeks also have the same growing needs as onions, and planting them in the same bed can simplify your gardening tasks.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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The first trimester Maple prides herself on cramming her schedule with meetings, juggling multiple tasks and constantly being on the go.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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That’s why Rosengren, UCSD colleagues Thomas Bewley and Ben Hanson, and colleagues at the University of Arizona are investigating rare, low-probability chances for destruction, thereby offering authorities the best advice on when to launch deflection missions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 May 2026
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Now, a new study argues that the ancient impact likely came from north to south, overturning some earlier interpretations and potentially changing the scientific value of NASA’s future Artemis missions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Cotillard’s daughter, 9, and son, 15, are encouraging their mother to accept more leading roles in studio films.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Essential worker roles include healthcare positions, teachers, military members, fire and police officers, charity workers, social workers, government employees, supermarket staff, and delivery and transport staff.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Hantavirus, a rare disease typically caused by exposure to infected rodents’ urine or feces, can cause headaches, fever, gastrointestinal issues and respiratory problems.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Patient groups are jockeying for exemptions from Medicaid work requirements, but the unusually fast implementation timeline for states is causing headaches.—
John Wilkerson,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Though Kneeland largely kept his personal life private, Mancera had shared photos with the late NFL player on social media dating back to at least 2022, including several posts supporting him during his second season with the Cowboys.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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In Solano County, Garamendi, who has served in Congress since 2009 and held senior posts in state government since the 1970s, faces three challengers — two Democrats and one Republican — in the redrawn 8th District.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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However, that run would prove brief, with Staubach claiming starting duties for good upon his return.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Quince actually breaks down the price for each item on its site, revealing the cost for materials, packaging, freight and handling, duties, taxes and other fees.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Utilityman Kiké Hernández and reliever Brusdar Graterol began rehabilitation assignments this week.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The University of Illinois reportedly postponed all final exams and assignments scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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