as in entrusted
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 tasked
Will the inexperienced Rayan continue on the right and be tasked with dropping in?
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Brands are being tasked to adhere to firm timelines and strict requirements with many unknowns.
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Rohrbaugh, who has been tasked with running JPMorgan's massive consumer business, is seen as having the lead internally, according to the views of two senior executives at the firm.
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Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
But the people tasked with deciding where those dollars are directed have always been the experts.
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Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
May and Ujiri will now be tasked with constructing the Mavericks roster around the NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The company is tasked with using nanobubble technology to address the algae.
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Helen Graham,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
The jury being selected Monday will be tasked with evaluating the allegations that King retaliated against Saulter.
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Brands are being tasked to adhere to firm timelines and strict requirements with many unknowns.
—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Rohrbaugh, who has been tasked with running JPMorgan's massive consumer business, is seen as having the lead internally, according to the views of two senior executives at the firm.
—
Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
But the people tasked with deciding where those dollars are directed have always been the experts.
—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
May and Ujiri will now be tasked with constructing the Mavericks roster around the NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.
—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The company is tasked with using nanobubble technology to address the algae.
—
Helen Graham,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
The jury being selected Monday will be tasked with evaluating the allegations that King retaliated against Saulter.
—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasked
entrusted
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In Minnesota, where the Timberwolves have won five playoff series over the past three years, Finch entrusted Nori with handling the game’s details.
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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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“Tasked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasked. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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