as in performances
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 gigs
Mike Kaye
updated May 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Other bands like the Talking Heads, the Weirdos, the Heartbreakers, Television, and Richard Hell and the Voidoids appear on ads for gigs at legendary venues including CBGB and Max’s Kansas City.
—Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Others are dipping into savings, taking on side gigs or cutting essentials to offset expenses.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Thanks to help from the school’s theater department head, Ford eventually landed an interview with Columbia Pictures in California and began landing small gigs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 May 2026
In addition to their own tour dates, the Strokes have also festival gigs booked at Pasadena, California’s Just Like Heaven, Atlanta’s Shaky Knees, and Asbury Park, New Jersey’s Sea.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Ryan Seacrest is widely known as one of the busiest individuals in the entertainment industry, balancing multiple high-profile hosting gigs like American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, as well as his radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Charly Clive isn’t quite saying goodbye to those London comedy gigs just yet.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026
Noun
Etienne was a bit lackluster in both return gigs last year, so maybe Dillon could be some competition on kickoffs.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Other bands like the Talking Heads, the Weirdos, the Heartbreakers, Television, and Richard Hell and the Voidoids appear on ads for gigs at legendary venues including CBGB and Max’s Kansas City.
—Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Others are dipping into savings, taking on side gigs or cutting essentials to offset expenses.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Thanks to help from the school’s theater department head, Ford eventually landed an interview with Columbia Pictures in California and began landing small gigs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 May 2026
In addition to their own tour dates, the Strokes have also festival gigs booked at Pasadena, California’s Just Like Heaven, Atlanta’s Shaky Knees, and Asbury Park, New Jersey’s Sea.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Ryan Seacrest is widely known as one of the busiest individuals in the entertainment industry, balancing multiple high-profile hosting gigs like American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, as well as his radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
Charly Clive isn’t quite saying goodbye to those London comedy gigs just yet.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gigs
Noun
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The summer concert season will soon be here in full force, and many musical groups have outdoor performances planned.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Get ready — Rolling Stone is introducing the Rolling Stone Residency, an exclusive series of interviews and performances that will take place at the West Village’s iconic Cherry Lane Theatre in New York.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Reuters — The Republican speaker of Tennessee’s House of Representatives on Tuesday stripped Democratic lawmakers of all committee assignments as punishment for their role in boisterous protests during last week’s special session on redistricting.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Furthermore, per the committee’s findings, the mandatory DEI training inundated the department’s criminal investigations wing with group meetings, assignments, and other onerous tasks that took time away from actual fraud investigations.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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Carrick’s backroom staff are set to stay on, with assistant Steve Holland, who is seen as instrumental, and coaches Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion all in line for new deals.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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One area that Brecka coaches A-listers on is sleep.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The appearance is just one on a long list of engagements.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Take George Mullins — 18 years old at the battle of Carentan, one of the most savage engagements of the war, where his company lost 43 of its 45 men in three days of fighting.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Most of the lamps on view this week and next are works of sculpture in themselves, from a towering totemic floor lamp to a slight but dynamic nightlight.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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These works demonstrate innovative breakthroughs in both technology and art.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Free subway rides home and overnight service on match days are just part of SEPTA's plan to help fans get to and from the 2026 FIFA World Cup games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The old gunslinger makes the most of an AFC without an obvious favorite and rides off after one last trip into the playoffs, this one coming with a postseason win.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Beau Bottles easy-to-use decorative bottle wraps transform champagne, prosecco and wine bottles into beautiful gift-ready presentations in under 60 seconds – just slip on and apply heat with a hair dryer.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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TruTV will continue to have Rally coverage before and after the McEnroes’ stints, while TNT handles marquee match presentations.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Diversions and traps are also triggered through the watch, opening up creative routes through missions.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The two companies are proposing the reusable spacecraft as a means of transporting supplies to space stations and performing autonomous orbital free-flying missions.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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“Gigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gigs. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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