Thesaurus results for MISSION

mission

noun

ˈmi-shən

Definition of mission

as in job

a specific task with which a person or group is charged your mission is to clean up the house before company arrives

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Recent Examples of mission The rear-seat operator is expected to manage unmanned aircraft formations, coordinate battlefield information, support intelligent collaboration, and plan missions against targets on land and at sea. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026 Her proposal calls for abolishing multiple government agencies that are critical to safeguarding our national security without providing definitive alternatives that would ensure their missions continue. — Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 The first recipients of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award for Hope have been part of that mission for decades. — Joshua Cole, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 This could provide useful information about how small electric aircraft perform during specialized missions. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mission

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mission

Noun

Eco effort The hotel has achieved the highest level of BREEAM certification for its sustainability performance and has brought 650 new jobs to the area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Becerra’s road to the state’s top job involved surviving a bruising June primary campaign that featured a crowded field of Democrats.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of job

Noun

That is a difficult assignment against Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is tied for the league lead with 16 touchdown passes.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
An order from Justice Gabriel became no longer necessary after Weeks’ decision, which will lead to the assignment of a second visiting judge in the case.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of assignment

Noun

As of late October, the 3-euro duty was still affecting annual volumes into the EU.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
An off-duty police officer was at the store working private security at the time of the shooting and immediately responded to the gunfire, police said.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

And the government could be headed toward a federal shutdown if Congress fails to pass a funding bill to keep operations running.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
Autonomous systems hunt mines Naval mines remain a persistent threat to maritime operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

Fraga added that her administration remains focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, economic development and delivering effective, accountable government.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
FoxNews bears responsibility for these losses by constantly and consistently putting on the Dumocrat opposition, and worse.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026