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verb

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun job contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of job are assignment, chore, duty, stint, and task. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

When is it sensible to use assignment instead of job?

The words assignment and job can be used in similar contexts, but assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When is chore a more appropriate choice than job?

While in some cases nearly identical to job, chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

In what contexts can duty take the place of job?

The words duty and job are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

When would stint be a good substitute for job?

While the synonyms stint and job are close in meaning, stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

When could task be used to replace job?

The meanings of task and job largely overlap; however, task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of job
Noun
This train of thought quickly gets lost in the sauce as the topic frustratingly switches back to Shamea and her job with the NBA. Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026 Every Cristo Rey student earns part of her own tuition through a real corporate job, one day a week, starting at age fourteen. Kelby Woodard, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
Just 43% of people plan to job hunt in 2026, according to Monster’s new WorkWatch Report. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 So how can job seekers stand out among the deluge of candidates? IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for job
Recent Examples of Synonyms for job
Noun
  • And that put him in position to score easily on Tommy Edman’s double to the center-field warning track for the first run of the game.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • Polling tells him that his moderate positions on important policies are popular.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • If your energy dips, take a brief stretch, then return to the task with a lighter touch and clearer purpose.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Their 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth began with the roaring ignition of SLS's four RS-25 engines and two massive solid rocket boosters (SRBs).
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 July 2026
  • The video explores how robotic missions, lunar resources, nuclear power, and advanced spacecraft systems are laying the foundation for future human missions.
    Paid Content by Lockheed Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Given the significance of the peace deal, experts said Pakistan will certainly want to leverage its mediation role for economic benefit, particularly in its dealings with allies in Washington and the Gulf.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 June 2026
  • Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • That’s when the real headache for businesses began, as customs checks, border controls and reams of paperwork came into force.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.
    Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • This includes new lands and attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and as a direct result, Disney will continue to partner with suppliers and small businesses across the country to bring these new experiences to life.
    Megan duBois, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • In addition to having received a wild-card entry for the singles draw at Wimbledon, Williams will partner with Venus, her older sister, for doubles through an invitation.
    Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
    Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Upon learning of the investigation, the district immediately placed him on administrative leave and subsequently terminated his employment.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Eriyonna Walcott, a 3rd Class Cadet, beelined to the Ecuadorian ship docked next to the Eagle in Norfolk after she was let off duty one afternoon.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The estimate does not fully capture the federal government’s longer-term personnel costs, including the accrual of veterans’ benefits tied to active-duty service, such as retirement and education benefits.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 30 June 2026

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“Job.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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