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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The Kansas Jayhawks football team is undergoing significant change this spring with a new-look roster, fresh coaching arrangements and open competitions at key positions.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Achane is one of the most explosive skill positions players in the league.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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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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At Northeast Georgia Medical Center, the three women are nurses in connected roles, caring for mothers and newborns at different stages.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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Previously, Wimmer served in senior executive roles at Businessolver, P2 Energy Solutions, and Arrow Electronics.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The real story behind one of Texas’ biggest wildlife headaches starts with a decision the state made on purpose.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some journalists draw a line between the government's mounting headaches and its escalating attacks on the messengers of that news.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pick 10 accounts whose audiences overlap with your ideal clients and engage with their posts daily.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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If they’re planted too close, though, their roots, trunks, and branches can cause warping, breakage, and shifting fence posts.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Miss Manners suspects that many would be miffed — not only the mothers absent that day, but also (and perhaps especially) the non-parents who are gracious about concessions made to parents when their personal duties conflict with work.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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After the test, the system had to be taken off so the ship could return to its usual duties.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 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 12 May. 2026.
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