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
All eligibility clocks start the academic year after an athlete’s 19th birthday, and the only exceptions, per the NCAA, are for pregnancy, active-duty military service and religious missions.
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Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
This would be the first of two certification flights for NSSL missions required by the Space Force.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Docked drones started flying, repeating missions on their own, producing a fresh 3D model, ready for the crew stand-up each morning.
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Mike Winn,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Saab says the submarine is engineered to operate quietly while supporting intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, and naval combat missions.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
This would be the first of two certification flights for NSSL missions required by the Space Force.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Docked drones started flying, repeating missions on their own, producing a fresh 3D model, ready for the crew stand-up each morning.
—
Mike Winn,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Saab says the submarine is engineered to operate quietly while supporting intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, and naval combat missions.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missions
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Rehabilitation assignments, promotions and demotions often become part of the development process, particularly for pitchers returning from major surgeries.
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The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Employers added 57,000 jobs last month, about half of what economists had expected.
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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.
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During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
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The last-place Angels appointed former Cardinals GM John Mozeliak to be their interim general manager and baseball operations consultant on Friday.
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For employers building out their presence in the space economy, this means continually competing for the select pool of workers who possess the skillsets needed to sustain current operations and long-term growth.
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Crypto cannot be excused from the responsibilities that banks and other financial service providers must meet.
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These responsibilities divert attention away from customers, revenue generation and strategic growth.
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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“Missions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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