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
James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
This is a great time to apply for jobs or ask for that promotion.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Although the top of the year is a great time to deep clean some spots in your home, there are also some cleaning jobs that won't work out as well in January.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Renewable energy creates local energy-infrastructure jobs and is fueled by free in-state sunshine, wind, and rivers.
—Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The South Bay gained 400 jobs in November, an upswing that ended four consecutive months of job losses.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
With tuition around $400 a semester, the programs are among the most affordable in Miami-Dade, opening doors to steady jobs in fields where demand remains high and where artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human hands.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
But where much of logging revenue goes to head offices and sawmills elsewhere, tree tourism is helping create jobs in town.
—Brad Badelt, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
This is a great time to apply for jobs or ask for that promotion.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Although the top of the year is a great time to deep clean some spots in your home, there are also some cleaning jobs that won't work out as well in January.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Renewable energy creates local energy-infrastructure jobs and is fueled by free in-state sunshine, wind, and rivers.
—Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The South Bay gained 400 jobs in November, an upswing that ended four consecutive months of job losses.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
With tuition around $400 a semester, the programs are among the most affordable in Miami-Dade, opening doors to steady jobs in fields where demand remains high and where artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human hands.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
But where much of logging revenue goes to head offices and sawmills elsewhere, tree tourism is helping create jobs in town.
—Brad Badelt, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could include adding positions like peer support specialists, addressing retention challenges like access to child care and establishing partnerships between hospitals and nearby colleges to produce a steady stream of workers.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Initial roles will focus on low-risk tasks such as sorting, sequencing, and transporting parts along the production line.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many gamers have reacted with disgust to game studios using AI for creative tasks, like coming up with promotional artwork or generating character voices.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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The interface incorporates gamification elements such as badges, achievements, and cocktail discovery missions tied to different locations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Each Smart Tag acts as a key for specific reactions and sounds, and these can also unlock mini-games with missions and goals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Jan. 2026
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As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jobs that engineer participation and price proximity to human time will keep their value; roles built solely on repetition will not.—
Neel Somani,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The decades-old technology struggles to account for last-minute payroll changes and that can create all sorts of headaches for employees and departments alike.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Neither Saudi nor the UAE has a free press, and both enforce strict laws governing social media posts that are deemed to threaten national security or defame their rulers.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some flags will be attached to lamp posts, but there is money in the project budget for temporary flag poles as well.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kingsbury, the offensive coordinator, and Whitt, who had been in charge of the defense until being stripped of play-calling duties during the season, both arrived in Washington with Quinn before the 2024 season.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Inspire Investment Group president Brian Toerber, the hotel’s owner, has passed culinary duties on to Steven Waters, owner of downtown Denver cocktail bar Run for the Roses and also the hotel’s owner-operator.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Police officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the police officer’s work.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The board also took on their assignments to various other county boards.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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