1
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a high-paying job as a banker
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2
as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
taking the trash out is one of my jobs
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3
as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your job on this committee is to review the curriculum and suggest changes
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as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
a coffeemaker's job is to make coffee, and this overpriced machine doesn't do it very well
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as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
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as in to partner
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Recent Examples of job
Brit Morse, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Khan can’t even seem to bring himself to embarrass or job out talent who seem to be on their way out of the company.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Farhana Bhula, who had taken interim charge of Film4 upon Ollie Madden’s exit, has landed the job permanently.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Employees with more debt are more likely to job hop—around 61% of employees without debt were willing to stay with their current employer compared to 39% of borrowers, according to a report from MissionSquare Research.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Khan can’t even seem to bring himself to embarrass or job out talent who seem to be on their way out of the company.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Verb
As of 2024, about 28% of young adults were living on their own with jobs – the most common milestone pattern among people ages 25 to 34.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Farhana Bhula, who had taken interim charge of Film4 upon Ollie Madden’s exit, has landed the job permanently.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for job
Noun
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Its position on one of the region’s most important trade routes cements Armenia as both an origin point of winemaking and a gateway to its spread across Europe and Asia.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The university’s central office and the deans’ offices are working to eliminate administration positions, officials added.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Then there’s the impossible task of squeezing doctor’s appointments and child care pick-ups into 9-to-5 office schedules, especially for working mothers.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, Advanced Micro Devices is trying to capture a slice of the GPU market and Nvidia’s biggest customers are developing custom AI chips for certain tasks as well.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The vehicle must prove its yet untested in-orbit refueling capability and land at least one uncrewed mission on the moon before NASA's 2027 target for Artemis 3.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, as the need to help animals without loving homes became increasingly apparent, the team's mission shifted towards establishing a nonprofit that would provide shelter, medical care, and love to animals who need it most.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No sitting vice president has ever served in the role.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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This appointment follows the recent sale of controlling interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, who assumed the roles of co-chairmen in June 2025.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The fight over transit funding is just one part of a bigger headache—Pennsylvania’s budget is more than nine weeks late.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Symptoms of Chagas disease include fever, fatigue, body aches, headache, rash, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, and eyelid swelling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last year, Apollo Global and its retirement services affiliate, Athene, partnered with PGA Tour golfer Patrick Cantlay – the first brand partner for the firms.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, ICE launched a new reimbursement program for state and local law enforcement who partner with DHS to make America safe again.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Students can obtain a degree that leads to employment while also not spending a huge chunk of money, which is often not the case with a four-year degree.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some investors warn that while inflation data appears to have cleared the way for rate cuts, employment data could still surprise.—
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CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Camilla wasn't the only royal who had official duties on Thursday.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Detailed occupations in the SOC with similar job duties, skills, education or training are grouped together.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Job.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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