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as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries
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as in job
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the spy team's assignment was to steal the plans for the nuclear reactor
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as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
her assignment to the board of directors was a point of considerable pride for her
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Recent Examples of assignment
The investigation is examining, among other things, promotions and assignments and how they were carried out, the sources said.
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Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Sean Payton called over a member of the Denver Broncos’ support staff last August and gave him an assignment akin to a modern-day treasure hunt.
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Joseph Person,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Maya Rosenberg Maya Rosenberg is an assignment editor based in Miami.
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Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Spirit told the court that Delta would pay a one-time $12 million assignment fee if the transaction is approved and completed.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Sean Payton called over a member of the Denver Broncos’ support staff last August and gave him an assignment akin to a modern-day treasure hunt.
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Joseph Person,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Maya Rosenberg Maya Rosenberg is an assignment editor based in Miami.
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Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Spirit told the court that Delta would pay a one-time $12 million assignment fee if the transaction is approved and completed.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignment
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Robots sound safer The wearable audio system converts nearby robot movements into dynamic warning sounds, helping workers anticipate robotic actions without interrupting their tasks.
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Lee Feldman held the job for seven years until he was fired in 2018 by the commission.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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According to historian, author and lecturer Roger Smith, Florida's absence from most Revolutionary War lessons stems from one key fact.
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Ida Fisher Junior High in Miami Beach held a mock Ford-Carter presidential election with a ballot box in its recess courtyard to teach its students civics lessons.
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At a hearing on June 24 observed by The Times, 14 immigrants didn’t make their appointment, and were ordered removable by the end of the day.
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This includes logistical stressors, from school and daycare pick-up and drop-off, doctors’ appointments, sick kids and elder care, to things like pregnancy accommodations, pumping and menopause.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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The video explores how robotic missions, lunar resources, nuclear power, and advanced spacecraft systems are laying the foundation for future human missions.
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My homework for you is to go get yourself a tomato and try an unsalted and salted slice side by side.
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This guide walks through every stage of the decision, from the legal homework and breed selection to the actual construction of a backyard chicken coop and the routines that keep a flock healthy.
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“Assignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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