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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3
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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
What To Know ICE leaders in these cities were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency on Friday, with the DHS quietly beginning to overhaul its mass deportation operation over the weekend.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Mom worked multiple jobs while Papa, a Marine, and Tutu helped raise the little girl, instilling a deep faith in her that remains a bedrock to this day.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Several positions, including technology jobs, do not require a college degree.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Here are the most dangerous jobs in America First, though, here’s a list of the most dangerous jobs, irrespective of salary.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Being a single parent is probably one of the hardest jobs a person can have.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Struggling with a lack of career opportunities, Gen Z is second-guessing the worth of pricey college degrees, which once promised them six-figure jobs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
What To Know ICE leaders in these cities were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency on Friday, with the DHS quietly beginning to overhaul its mass deportation operation over the weekend.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Mom worked multiple jobs while Papa, a Marine, and Tutu helped raise the little girl, instilling a deep faith in her that remains a bedrock to this day.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Several positions, including technology jobs, do not require a college degree.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Here are the most dangerous jobs in America First, though, here’s a list of the most dangerous jobs, irrespective of salary.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Being a single parent is probably one of the hardest jobs a person can have.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
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About 400 staff positions across the KC-area Head Start sites are also at risk if the sites close permanently, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said earlier this month.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Smith said that the county, which has gone through years of budget tightening, is not OK with paying its workers below median rates, but has had to be selective in which positions to fund more comparably to similar counties.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Many companies have embraced AI, seeing it as a more efficient way to perform tasks previously handled by white-collar office workers.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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In addition to their other tasks, house cleaners will arrange little items like these neatly.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Pan Am’s history in Africa dates back to 1941, when its subsidiary Pan American–Africa (PAA Africa) flew support missions for Allied forces during World War II, with regular service beginning in 1946.—
Jennifer Broome,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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In response, Ukrainian tech innovators are looking for alternatives that would enable the robots to drive faster to increase their chances of completing their missions before they get spotted and bombed by Russian kamikaze drones.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The training will cover key roles, including line producing, location management, post production supervision, production accounting, being an assistant director, being a production assistant, being a production coordinator, and script supervising.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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And for an actress who has long played complicated female characters, Falco added that few roles throw her off track on set.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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During his hearing on Wednesday, Mohammed reported stomach pain and headaches, his father said.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Among the opponents are some residents of Alton Road, who say that gating off North Bay Road would worsen the city’s already substantial traffic problems and create headaches for people trying to access their homes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The franchise fired its modern star Melissa Barrera over posts in support of Palestine.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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During a July City Commission meeting, Commissioner Richard Lara, who received at least one of the surveys but did not respond to it, summarized the allegations detailed in the blog posts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While some were later moderated—Vietnam to 20 percent, and Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia to 19 percent, with Singapore at 10 percent—Laos and Myanmar continue to face 40 percent duties.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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That would take the total rate to 55 percent, including stack-ons from existing duties.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Dynamic bookmarks capture the exact state of analysis, from layer filters to zoomed layout areas, along with annotations and owner assignments.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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The school district said that Melodee Buzzard was enrolled in an independent study program, which requires students to pick up assignments.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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