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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
Like the artist formerly known as Experiment 626, his original assignment involved destruction — namely, the elimination of the entire human race.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 June 2025
The deputy who fired his weapon is on administrative assignment pending the investigation, Codd said.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025
Hoeing is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso while working back from a shoulder issue that forced him to be shut down before spring training.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
But poetry is supposed to come from the soul, tradition, and psychic tremors too minute and particular to be grasped by a journalist on assignment.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 June 2025
The deputy who fired his weapon is on administrative assignment pending the investigation, Codd said.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025
Hoeing is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso while working back from a shoulder issue that forced him to be shut down before spring training.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
But poetry is supposed to come from the soul, tradition, and psychic tremors too minute and particular to be grasped by a journalist on assignment.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignment
Noun
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Given his skill in possession and ability to pass long, replacing Schar will not be an easy — or cheap — task.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Then Republicans can move on to a similarly herculean task: Building a midterm campaign around tax cuts and defending Democrats’ attacks on their health care changes.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
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The unemployment rate is hovering at just over 4%, and employers have added a solid number of jobs each month.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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While the April jobs reading was better than expected, a separate reading from ADP this week showed private sector hiring hit its lowest level in more than two years.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
Noun
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These early lessons about strength and survival may have instilled in him a need to appear invulnerable at all times.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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His recent volume, Flavour, includes vegetable-centric recipes alongside straightforward lessons about the origins of taste—from charring to aging—and how to intuitively marry flavors for spectacular dishes.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Research shows that 60% of managers fail within the first two years of their appointment, and their struggles during this transition phase often affect their teams.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The appointment was announced by Kelly Day, VP of Prime Video International.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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No one has the right to assault, obstruct, or interfere with federal authorities carrying out their duties.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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Orlando rested its best offensive weapons after their return from international duty, opting to save them for the second half instead.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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The trailer certainly paints a trippy picture of a high-tech near-future that veers into nightmare territory, as so many games in the Black Ops franchise tend to do, slipping between missions in the real-world and a psychedelic dream-world filled with demons and other nightmares.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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SpaceX is best known for its high-profile crewed missions to the International Space Station and its ambitious Starship program.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
7 June 2025
Noun
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School might be out for the summer, but the BHG editors have been doing their homework.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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Wirtz’s Quick Adaptation As with every target, Liverpool will have done tonnes of homework on Wirtz, poring over all the data.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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According to the Nation’s Report Card, a biannual assessment of math and reading administered to students in every state, Illinois needs to commit to more rigorous standards, not weaken them.—
Bruce Rauner,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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His vision and passing range set the tempo for the team, while his physical presence and reading of the game help City pin opponents in and prevent counter-attacks.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Assignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignment. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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