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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
Bride, 29, was designated for assignment on Wednesday after beginning the season 4 for 40 with Miami.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
To make room for Sanchez on the active roster, the Marlins designated for assignment infielder Jonah Bride, who was hitting .100 (4 for 40) to start the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The mission also carried the 100th person to fly on a private, suborbital spaceflight mission — an honor bestowed upon Bowe, thanks to her New Shepard seat assignment, Seat 04.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, right-handed reliever Grant Wolfram was designated for assignment.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
To make room for Sanchez on the active roster, the Marlins designated for assignment infielder Jonah Bride, who was hitting .100 (4 for 40) to start the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The mission also carried the 100th person to fly on a private, suborbital spaceflight mission — an honor bestowed upon Bowe, thanks to her New Shepard seat assignment, Seat 04.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, right-handed reliever Grant Wolfram was designated for assignment.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignment
Noun
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What has been interesting is that it’s helped break kitchen tasks down into more manageable tasks.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Here are key events in Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols' twisted plot leading up to the terrorist attack and significant moments after the tragedy, including the journey to justice and in the task of remembering what happened with a world-class memorial.—
Todd Pendleton,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sure enough, in early 2024, PJ took a job as an avionics technician at Tinker.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Neither party is doing a better job at reducing crime.—
Christopher S. Warshaw,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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The older activists provided a bit of tactical advice about dealing with a more powerful opponent—a lesson that Sheinbaum seems to have retained.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The backstage, rather soundstage, melodrama was not so much an exposé of the town under the real estate sign but a review session of lessons already learned.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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Many Social Security field offices are no longer accepting walk-in appointments.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The first step is to call the office at 913-599-5000 to schedule an appointment.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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Without Australian star players Pat Cummins and Josh Inglis due to Test duties, compatriots Jake Fraser-McGurk and allrounder Cooper Connolly loom as x-factors and drawcards for a Unicorns franchise building around emerging players.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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And China has hiked up its duties on U.S. goods to 125 percent.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Dragon is the only currently operational cargo craft with this return-to-Earth capability; the others are designed to burn up in Earth's atmosphere when their missions conclude.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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These types of horrific events by terrorists are why those of us who work for peace and stability in the world continue our mission.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the Aaron Rodgers indecision continues, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been doing their homework on quarterbacks.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Maybe that's why the homework question one concerned dad posted to Reddit under the handle u/beachITguy, has been causing so much debate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Growing up, Unai preferred Spanish cartoons and reading but played in midfield alongside his brother, in some ways breaking family goalkeeping tradition.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Parents Read To 14-Month-Old Her Entire Life, What Happens Next Shocks Viewers By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A 14-month-old from New Zealand has shocked viewers for her outstanding reading skills in her own language.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Assignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignment. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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