as in assignments
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 missions
However, the current model also depends on long-term satellite missions, which must continue uninterrupted for the approach to remain effective.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The company launched 21 missions last year, setting a new Rocket Lab record.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Others included peace missions special envoy Steve Witkoff, whose son Andrew died in 2011 from an opioid overdose.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
Optimized for long endurance missions with containerized payload integration, including electronic warfare, fires, C-C5ISRT (Counter-Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting) and contested logistics.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The first-stage booster made its 17th flight, having previously launched the Crew-5 human spaceflight and 15 other missions.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
The State Department said the two countries exchanged notes to finalize an understanding that would stabilize diplomatic banking operations for each other's missions.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Previous missions to Mars have given a tentative look into its history, but have not shown what the planet was actually like.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
From playful sea searches to thrilling firefighter missions, there's something for every curious toddler.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
The company launched 21 missions last year, setting a new Rocket Lab record.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Others included peace missions special envoy Steve Witkoff, whose son Andrew died in 2011 from an opioid overdose.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
Optimized for long endurance missions with containerized payload integration, including electronic warfare, fires, C-C5ISRT (Counter-Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting) and contested logistics.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The first-stage booster made its 17th flight, having previously launched the Crew-5 human spaceflight and 15 other missions.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
The State Department said the two countries exchanged notes to finalize an understanding that would stabilize diplomatic banking operations for each other's missions.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Previous missions to Mars have given a tentative look into its history, but have not shown what the planet was actually like.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
From playful sea searches to thrilling firefighter missions, there's something for every curious toddler.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missions
Noun
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On the international desk, some editors have told correspondents not to accept some assignments that would take them to dangerous spots abroad after Sunday, according to three Post journalists with direct knowledge of events.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to the firm, the hackers were able to closely resemble a legitimate Fireblocks hiring process and impersonate recruiters, conduct Google Meet interviews and share take-home assignments via GitHub.—
Talia Kaplan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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That should also decrease the likelihood of mass layoffs or displacement, giving workers a chance to find jobs elsewhere.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Weaver interviewed for a half dozen head coaching jobs in this cycle, but did not interview for the Dolphins’ head job.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Laura Carden-Lovell, head of operations at Transfer Travel, says the trend reflects how Americans use their time off.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Everett required formal Traffic Impact and Access Studies, independent third-party analysis, modeling of event-day conditions, evaluation of shuttle operations and parking supply, and coordination with MassDOT and regional agencies.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Maybe weekly status updates are inconsistent, decisions get delayed because of unclear responsibilities or communication across departments stalls because of missing context.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The hiring process, a collaborative effort with Posey, general manager Zack Minasian and the rest of the front office, has acted as another sort of crash course on the responsibilities of an MLB manager.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Organizations should approach this evaluation with realistic expectations about the supervision requirements and plan for hybrid workflows where human operators correct and guide robotic systems through their initial learning phases.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Democratic state lawmakers want to allow Georgia cities to adopt sanctuary policies and eliminate requirements for local sheriffs to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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