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as in job
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
one of my tasks in the morning is to make lunches for everyone in the family
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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
the forklift's task is to stack pallets of goods in the warehouse
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as in to entrust
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
I have been tasked by the host with bringing the pies for Thanksgiving this year
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Recent Examples of task
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Frontline employees typically are the ones who are in direct communications with customers and handle day-to-day tasks in a business, typically retail stores.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Kilian entered in the top of the ninth tasked with protecting a 6-5 lead and locking down the Giants’ (33-47) first sweep of the season.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Noun
The company is most known for its Digit humanoid robot built to help warehouse and manufacturing employees with repetitive tasks like lifting boxes, stacking totes and moving items from other mobile robots onto conveyor belts.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Frontline employees typically are the ones who are in direct communications with customers and handle day-to-day tasks in a business, typically retail stores.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Verb
But with half of a season still in front of the Mets, Green will be tasked with shepherding a veteran and big-money roster that still hopes to contend.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Kilian entered in the top of the ninth tasked with protecting a 6-5 lead and locking down the Giants’ (33-47) first sweep of the season.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for task
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But shareholders have pushed back against hefty pay packages, which come during a period of upheaval in Hollywood that has been buffeted by job losses from media consolidation and outsourcing.
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Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture.
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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.
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.
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After, Roelker earned the confidence of Musk and a key lieutenant, Mark Juncosa, who began entrusting him with increasingly important projects, including flight software for Falcon Heavy, Crew Dragon, early versions of Starship, and, of course, the Starlink Internet constellation.
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The advisors entrusted with guiding substantial fortunes must combine technical expertise, strategic foresight and an ability to serve clients whose financial lives often span businesses, generations and continents.
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That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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In a bid to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, demonstrators have been seen offering roses to police officers on duty.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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Protect your space, then re-engage with purpose.
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He was extradited back to Connecticut in August 2021 and charged with murder in October 2021, court records show.
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Conley was charged with one count of operating a boat or watercraft while intoxicated or under the influence.
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Educators can now access a Google Classroom app inside Gemini that gives it the context of their classrooms, such as the assignments, the materials, and the grades.
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The Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
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Although there are circumstantial reasons why the surveys are being published now, Dack believes that the current wave of historical reckoning also functions as a civic and institutional backlash to the political rise of the far right.
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Iron helps transport oxygen throughout the body, while magnesium supports muscle function, nerve signaling and hundreds of biochemical reactions tied to metabolism and overall health.
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“Task.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/task. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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