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 Located at the very front of Roman, this hat-like shade pops open once the observatory reaches orbit, blocking stray light from entering the telescope barrel and helping protect the telescope's sensitive optics throughout the mission. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Cooper will presumably land at CAA, whose primary mission will be building a premium film and TV production entity in her name. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Here's everything to know about NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, its impending launch and its mission to observe the universe like never before. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 In the years that followed, Felipe VI occasionally entrusted her with missions on behalf of the crown, including several official visits abroad. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mission

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mission

Noun

It’s mainly centered on Billie, who is worried about an old Facebook post standing in the way of finding a job.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Do artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT eliminate jobs, create new ones, or both?

— Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of job

Noun

The Miami Marlins shook up their bullpen a bit on Sunday, designated for assignment veteran lefty reliever John King and recalling rookie Jack Ralston ahead of their series finale against the Washington Nationals.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
Real confident in my alignment and assignment on the defense, stuff like that, film study.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of assignment

Noun

Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK as private citizens and will not be resuming any official duties on behalf of King Charles III.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
There is little for police to do besides offer condolences, ask questions and carry out their legal duty to confirm the parents did nothing that constitutes a crime in Idaho.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of duty

Noun

Chip manufacturing, testing, and packaging require massive amounts of water, while data center operation and cooling depend on stable power and water supplies.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Following that crash, the FAA implemented permanent restrictions on helicopter operations around the airport.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

Handle one visible fix, share one responsibility, or set up tomorrow’s essentials.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
For smaller practices, the development of digital outreach often takes place alongside patient care and routine administrative responsibilities.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026