1
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a high-paying job as a banker
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2
as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
taking the trash out is one of my jobs
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3
as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your job on this committee is to review the curriculum and suggest changes
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as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
a coffeemaker's job is to make coffee, and this overpriced machine doesn't do it very well
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as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
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as in to partner
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Recent Examples of job
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Diontae Johnson signed a one-year deal with Cleveland after the draft, and given his experience and production, Johnson is the clear favorite to win the slot receiver job.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
This is likely because most ATS relies on artificial intelligence to track keywords in resumes and compares it to job descriptions to help narrow the applicant pool to only the most qualified candidates.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Burgess and Eleanor’s View The most interesting part of our jobs is covering lawmakers as people.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Diontae Johnson signed a one-year deal with Cleveland after the draft, and given his experience and production, Johnson is the clear favorite to win the slot receiver job.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Verb
The market works reasonably well in connecting high-skilled workers to job opportunities around the globe.
—Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
This is likely because most ATS relies on artificial intelligence to track keywords in resumes and compares it to job descriptions to help narrow the applicant pool to only the most qualified candidates.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for job
Noun
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Its largest position, G Mining Ventures Inc., a Canadian firm that explores for precious metals, has nearly doubled year to date.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The adults-only Lake Austin Spa Resort takes full advantage of its position on the water reservoir, created by a dam on the Colorado River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The report found that instead, AI can enrich automatable jobs by freeing up employees from tedious tasks to practice more complex skills and decision making.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Baking Soda Lowe's has plenty of household basics, like baking soda, which comes in handy during many cleaning tasks.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
Noun
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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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Four of the astronauts rode a SpaceX Dragon to the station for a mission known as Crew-10, while the remaining three launched on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Aside from James Newcomb, who plays Ernestine’s best friend Kenneth, all the other cast members (Katie Karel, Matthew Grondin, Martin Kildare and Emelie O’Hara) play multiple roles.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Sociodemographic influences Empirical data suggest sociodemographic factors play a significant role in air rage incidents.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Noun
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This is just the wrong place for trash fees to be charged and is pretty much guaranteed to create massive headaches for homeowners.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Bringing a pet to the vet's office for an appointment can often cause owners headaches, but one woman's chaotic experience left the internet in stitches.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Fat Joe and Jadakiss partnered with REFORM Alliance and popular New York City restaurant Sei Less this week to provide an unforgettable experience for those paternal figures who needed love and appreciation the most.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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Maine already partnered with Starlink last year to coordinate bulk purchases of equipment for Internet users and guarantee service availability.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Designed for an era of predictable employment and linear economic growth, the monthly salary once met the needs of both employers and workers.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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However, today’s teens also face more competition for college and a heavier focus on academic and extracurricular achievements, hence the lower rates of employment among 16 and 19-year-olds.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 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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“Job.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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