as in performance
a job usually for a specified amount of time (as for a musician, an actor, etc.)
He was finally able to book a gig at the nightclub. her last acting gig
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Recent Examples of gig
Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Walker was born and raised in San Francisco, began playing the guitar as a kid, and by the late 1960s was gigging around the Bay Area as a teenager.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
The gig took place at the 100 Club, in the Soho neighborhood of London, and found Bobby Vylan acknowledging the controversy surrounding the band.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 July 2025
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Noun
Later that morning, McConnell drove me around Burlington, pointing out where the members of Phish had lived, practiced, hung out, and gigged during the band’s formative years.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Walker was born and raised in San Francisco, began playing the guitar as a kid, and by the late 1960s was gigging around the Bay Area as a teenager.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Verb
Felix’s gigs as a directionless rocker are appropriately grody, including one at a local fair where there seem to be more farm animals than humans in the audience.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
The gig took place at the 100 Club, in the Soho neighborhood of London, and found Bobby Vylan acknowledging the controversy surrounding the band.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gig
Noun
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There will be German food and drinks; a Dachshund Derby and costume contest; live music; dance performances; games; a Culture Village; and more.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
Verb
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In times past, there have been students who lived far away from their school and had to be bused all the way to a different community where people did not look like them.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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The plane is being assessed, and passengers were bused over to the terminal.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 June 2025
Noun
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But is Fitzpatrick giving off excitement about his new NFL assignment?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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During his rehab assignment, Buttó hurled three scoreless innings over three minor-league appearances, most recently on Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The starting price for the 3500 chassis cabs $49,285 including delivery charge, about $1,700 less than the 2024 model.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Some fans walked away from the stadium to grab an Uber or cab back to their hotels.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
25 May 2024
Noun
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Slowing Recent Job Growth Part of the FOMC’s mandate is full employment, and July’s jobs report showed some slowing in job growth.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The countries offer different protections and rights, as well as different opportunities for employment and eventual citizenship.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who wants to motor up on a boat or jetski, dock and enjoy a waterfront meal.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Loud cars and motorcycles motoring down Main and Vine streets are keeping them up at night.—
Scott Wartman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Although there was talk of razing the church the following week, demolition work didn't begin until September.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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While Grace is considering joining the RAF, Maudie is hoping to go into law and study further and Rose may moved abroad for work.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The Royals were hit with a two-year playoff ban and coach Jeff Conaway was suspended from coaching in games this season.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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In quick succession, the Lions then lost both coordinators to head coaching jobs, Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears and Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Gig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gig. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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