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 In a separate statement to the Tribune, a university spokesperson acknowledged the board of trustees’ decision and reiterated that the move aimed to protect the school’s mission and financial stability. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The Space Coast has seen 50 launches through August 5 in 2026 with missions flown by SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin and NASA. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Choosing Search Presence from the menu reveals another facet of this mission. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 As book-to-screen adaptations grew in popularity, the organization saw an opportunity to expand their mission too. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mission

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mission

Noun

The current four-week running average for claims is the lowest since 2022 — the height of the post-pandemic job boom.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Gary hasn’t been tremendously present around the Raiders since Klint got the job — this was his first public appearance at a practice.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of job

Noun

The Dodgers’ rotation is progressing toward health, with Blake Snell (arthroscopic elbow surgery) set to make one more minor-league rehab start before being activated and Tyler Glasnow (back spasms) on the cusp of starting a rehab assignment.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Right-hander Blake Treinen threw live batting practice to hitters Saturday and should start a rehab assignment next week as well.

— Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of assignment

Noun

Howard brought claims for breach of fiduciary duty, constructive fraud and fraudulent misrepresentation against CAA.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Citizen, off-duty trooper credited with saving lives Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers cold case investigations, the death penalty and breaking news for USA TODAY.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

The operation has brought a fuel crisis that is embarrassing the Kremlin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Intel, the largest private employer in Oregon, also announced layoffs last month, impacting its data center operations and shrinking its workforce to 81,000 — down from more than 130,000 in 2022.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

The Gemini Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness and sextiles Saturn in your 4th House of Home, helping routines, chores, and household responsibilities click into place.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Blending intimate drama with urgent political relevance, the film explores generational conflict, responsibility and the search for meaningful action in times of crisis.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026