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as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries
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as in missions
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 appointments
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 assignments
This level of cardio — paired with the fatigue of heavy minutes and grueling defensive assignments — affects a player’s in-season regimen for physical maintenance.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Teacher Teresa Rosario, a former computer programmer and TCA's Upper School Math and Engineering instructor, sees these projects as more than just assignments.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Those items are related to policies that deal with board members’ duties and requirements, meeting rules, and employment practices related to at-will employment, and employee assignments and schedules.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
As information tied to the misconduct case against her came to light, her chief judge altered her case assignments to exclude new felony cases and a potential conflict of interest with the prosecutor’s office.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The survey, conducted by San Diego State University researchers last fall, shows CSU grappling with how AI is affecting assignments, classroom instruction, competition for jobs and academic integrity.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Seat assignments are usually handled at check-in and can result in a middle seat toward the back of the plane.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
This level includes core ticket management functions, such as automatic agent assignments, knowledge base creation, reports, user surveys, and various conversational, predictive, and generative AI features (under the Zia branding).
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Teacher Teresa Rosario, a former computer programmer and TCA's Upper School Math and Engineering instructor, sees these projects as more than just assignments.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Those items are related to policies that deal with board members’ duties and requirements, meeting rules, and employment practices related to at-will employment, and employee assignments and schedules.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
As information tied to the misconduct case against her came to light, her chief judge altered her case assignments to exclude new felony cases and a potential conflict of interest with the prosecutor’s office.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The survey, conducted by San Diego State University researchers last fall, shows CSU grappling with how AI is affecting assignments, classroom instruction, competition for jobs and academic integrity.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Seat assignments are usually handled at check-in and can result in a middle seat toward the back of the plane.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
This level includes core ticket management functions, such as automatic agent assignments, knowledge base creation, reports, user surveys, and various conversational, predictive, and generative AI features (under the Zia branding).
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignments
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Lower barriers to entry, more conversations about burnout and work-life balance, and the growing use of artificial intelligence to handle repetitive tasks are helping reshape the profession’s image.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Investors have seen the stock as a potential victim of artificial intelligence as more service industry tasks are automated.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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Korth pointed out that ice is a perennial plumbing issue for moon missions going back to NASA’s shuttle program.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Five more successful landing missions followed, but there was no momentum to carry on beyond Apollo 17 in 1972.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pooling resources after 2018 lessons A variety of Democratic organizations are working together to pool campaign data and other resources.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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For families Golf lessons for adults and children are highly rated (golf pro Jody Addison is fabulous with the smalls), while tennis and paddle lessons are offered aplenty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Short trips, visits, appointments and discussions with others will be upbeat and friendly.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the vitrines of watches that weave throughout the space is another enclave with banquette seating to also be used for appointments.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the meantime, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are still assisting at airports, with duties like checking identification and helping manage lines.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mills was absent from Monday’s broadcast, with Gary Davies assuming broadcasting duties.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wang, the activist, is hoping that the high-tech industries that are now the nation's priority will help Shanxi's transition by providing jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Brockman and Sutskever managed OpenAI’s daily operations, while Musk and Altman, still busy with their other jobs, stopped by around once a week.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Unlike homes, offices typically recirculate the same air for long periods, often with humidity levels as low as 20–30 percent and carbon dioxide readings between 800 and 1,200 ppm.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Along with that, McGinley spoke about the reigning champion's responsibilities during the lead-up to The Masters, which can disrupt one's focus on the actual event.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keeping anyone in the dark can quickly cause problems, so make sure everyone understands their responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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