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 Those systems support modifications, upgrades and integration work around the aircraft’s mission architecture. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 The award is presented by the American Heart Association to celebrate excellence in coaching, honor Bryant’s legacy and to raise awareness and funds for its mission. — Pj Green october 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 Urbanworld was founded in 1997 by Stacy Spikes as a space to champion established and emerging multicultural storytellers; three decades later, Spikes remains committed to that mission. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 The Pentagon emphasized that despite the relocation, the bomber fleet remains fully prepared to launch long-range strike missions directly from the continental United States whenever needed. — Bonny Chu , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mission

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Her first job as CEO in 2014 was to remake the century-old company’s corporate culture and regain customers’ trust following a tragic, reputation-wrecking ignition-switch crisis.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
But when Angus shows up at Johnny’s job and makes fun of him in front of all his corporate-jerk friends, Johnny stands up for himself via a right hook.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of job

Noun

Guys will make a mistake that will lead to busted assignments, penalties, big plays for the opponents, if not a touchdown.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Earlier this year, Vollmann traveled to Cuba on assignment for Granta Magazine with his friend, Sacramento attorney Mark Merin.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of assignment

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In Kremenchuk, in the Poltava region, two people were killed and seven injured, said Vitalii Diakivnych, head of the regional military administration, and a rescue operation was continuing.

— SAMYA KULLAB, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Shamil Zhumatov | Reuters Russian internet giant Yandex suspended operations at one of its key data centers on Thursday after a drone strike as Ukraine continues to target the country's infrastructure.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of operation

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At Marriott, 85% of employees say people are given significant responsibility, compared with 64% at a typical European workplace.

— Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Women’s mental well-being can be at risk due to a variety of factors, including unequal domestic responsibilities and physiological changes during the postpartum period, perimenopause and menopause.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

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