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
Among them is a 2021 SpaceX contract boosting NASA's Artemis mission to send U.S. astronauts to the moon by developing the first commercial human lander.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
What was supposed to be a mission lasting about one week turned into a nine-month stay aboard the ISS due to several issues with Starliner and NASA's decision to add the two astronauts to the ISS crew.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 June 2025
After long months when Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared united in their chaotic mission to remake Washington, their relationship imploded this week like a star going supernova.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
What was supposed to be a mission lasting about one week turned into a nine-month stay aboard the ISS due to several issues with Starliner and NASA's decision to add the two astronauts to the ISS crew.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 June 2025
After long months when Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared united in their chaotic mission to remake Washington, their relationship imploded this week like a star going supernova.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mission
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While discussing what jobs Ballerina stars Ian McShane, Norman Reedus, and Ana de Armas held before becoming actors on Wednesday's episode of her eponymous talk show, the American Idol was surprised to learn that Reedus, formerly a cleaner, remains a neat freak.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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While the April jobs reading was better than expected, a separate reading from ADP this week showed private sector hiring hit its lowest level in more than two years.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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The Orioles previously designated Blewett for assignment just days after acquiring him after the Minnesota Twins placed him on waivers.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Royals designated right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch for assignment — he’d been recalled from Triple-A Omaha for the doubleheader — meaning Cameron remains in the majors.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Orlando rested its best offensive weapons after their return from international duty, opting to save them for the second half instead.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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No one has the right to assault, obstruct, or interfere with federal authorities carrying out their duties.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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This requires establishing formal mechanisms for collaboration between sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, finance and product development.—
Luigi Damasceno,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In a small number of cases, children were evacuated without parental or family consent, fueling debate over the ethics of the operation.—
Jim Axelrod
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Regulatory responsibility is another key consideration.—
Serge Beck,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The responsibility of luxury is also to show how business can be done in a way that has a positive impact on society, and to inspire others, whether people or other companies.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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“Mission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mission. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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