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
As for a mission to return Martian samples, that was—but is no longer—in its early stages.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Our mission is to create bold, cinematic film and television that challenges perception, sparks conversation, and leaves a lasting emotional imprint.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 1 June 2026
The exhibit is part of a broader mission for Shrestha, who has spent 15 years in Aurora building visibility for her immigrant community.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Despite that trio having much more experience, Gray’s mission isn’t impossible.
—Mike Kaye
may 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 June 2026
Our mission is to create bold, cinematic film and television that challenges perception, sparks conversation, and leaves a lasting emotional imprint.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 1 June 2026
The exhibit is part of a broader mission for Shrestha, who has spent 15 years in Aurora building visibility for her immigrant community.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Despite that trio having much more experience, Gray’s mission isn’t impossible.
—Mike Kaye
may 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mission
Noun
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On one side were Carson’s years growing up in provincial Columbus, Georgia, and the succession of Southern towns to which her husband’s job had called them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Kory Kantenga, head of economics for the Americas at LinkedIn, explained how the high prices consumers are seeing at gas pumps may affect their teenager’s ability to land a job at their local grocer.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Catcher Chadwick Tromp was designated for assignment.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
5 June 2026
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Robinson might not draw the primary defensive assignment guarding Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama, a job that could fall to the Knicks' fleet of wings, but Robinson's offensive rebounding will be critical in not allowing second-chance opportunities.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The government has also raised duties to curb demand for gold, a move aimed at conserving foreign exchange reserves.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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In a 3-2 loss, Ohtani, who didn’t start after two-way duties the day before, remained in the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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The Azerbaijan operation consisted of several dozen troops, including members of Israel’s special operations forces, its elite heliborne combat and rescue force, and Mossad personnel, one of the sources said.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Wednesday’s strike followed a series of similar operations in recent weeks.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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People see you as sensible and ready to assume the responsibilities of the position.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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And every morning, thousands of CPS educators walk into those same buildings carrying an enormous responsibility that too often goes unrecognized.—
Susana A. Mendoza,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Mission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mission. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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