missions

plural of mission

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of missions The mission is a key step for SpaceX's goals of supporting NASA's moon missions and eventual travel to Mars. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 July 2026 The two spacecraft flew within 4 miles of each other during their missions. Tariq Malik, Space.com, 27 July 2026 Being able to connect your personal and organizational missions offers fulfillment in good and tough times. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Both are classified as Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) unmanned aircraft, yet they were designed for very different missions. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 Cook said extended expeditions allow researchers to gather data more efficiently than shorter missions. Velvet Wu july 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 This demonstration is vital for any Starship flight beyond low-Earth orbit, including missions to the Moon in support of NASA’s Artemis program. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026 With its modular design, the Brontanax can be quickly configured as a missile platform, sensor extension, electronic warfare aircraft, and precision ground attack for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. David Szondy july 24, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missions
Noun
  • They were promised Ivy League educations, lucrative connections, medical treatment, modeling assignments, careers in art and dance.
    Abby Ellin, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
  • The assignments keep coming and nothing comes off your plate.
    Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • The job fair is expected to draw around 650 organizations hiring for 66,000 jobs, Van Duyne said.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • These improvements would help American shipbuilders compete more effectively in the global marketplace while supporting economic growth and creating high-skilled manufacturing jobs.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • But Goff described duties of the person who would fill the new position earlier this week in an interview with The Star.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Participants are solely responsible for any taxes, duties, customs fees, or other governmental charges associated with receipt or use of a prize, if applicable.
    The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Senators are tasked with reviewing laws passed more than a decade ago that exempt certain data centers from paying sales taxes on goods that are essential to their operations.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Props to new president of basketball operations in Mike Gansey, who was not only able to pry the 2024 NBA Finals MVP from a hated rival, but also had the roster in a good enough position to land one of the greatest players in history.
    Rob Peterson, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • His responsibilities included opening the facility, watching the children and handling most of the technology at the daycare, including the camera system.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • At linebacker, Dee Winters and DeMarvion Overshown handled responsibilities with Overshown manning down the green dot communication responsibilities.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • North Richland Hills council members unanimously voted to amend zoning requirements for data centers that want to locate in the city.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will move to propose measures related to waiving Boston Police Department residency requirements and allowing retired officers to take shifts as the department faces ongoing staffing challenges.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026

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“Missions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missions. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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