1
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a high-paying job as a banker
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
taking the trash out is one of my jobs
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to partner
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of job
Christopher S. Warshaw, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Reviewers say the hypoallergenic comforter feels soft and smooth against the skin, does an excellent job regulating temperatures throughout the night, and is machine-washable.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
The defendant in that case, Christina Marie Chapman, 49, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and co-conspirators compromised the identities of more than 60 people living in the US and used their personal information to get North Koreans IT jobs across more than 300 US companies.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for job
Noun
Neither party is doing a better job at reducing crime.
—Christopher S. Warshaw, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Reviewers say the hypoallergenic comforter feels soft and smooth against the skin, does an excellent job regulating temperatures throughout the night, and is machine-washable.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
The defendant in that case, Christina Marie Chapman, 49, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and co-conspirators compromised the identities of more than 60 people living in the US and used their personal information to get North Koreans IT jobs across more than 300 US companies.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for job
Recent Examples of Synonyms for job
Noun
-
The tight end is clearly the best prospect at his position, and the Patriots don't have a young, starter-worthy option on the roster.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Faced with a nearly $1-billion shortfall, Bass has been weighing whether to lay off more than 1,500 city workers — or almost 5% of the workforce — while also eliminating some vacant positions.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
RuPaul was faced with one of the toughest tasks in Drag Race her-story across Friday night's grand finale, with four of Mama Ru's season 17 finalists representing one of the strongest collective casts the show has seen since its 2009 debut.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Maggie Friar then faced the unimaginable task of sharing the news of Aaron's death with their two younger daughters.—
Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Coach Scott Arniel likes to refer to him as a Swiss Army knife for his ability to play any role that the coaches ask of him.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Canha is expected to hold a key role in the lineup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Dehydration can be dangerous and may result in headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and other unpleasant symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
-
Not everyone with a mild headache needs a CT scan of the brain.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Both institutes for decades have partnered with the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which provides the majority of the budget for both facilities.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
-
To mark the moment this year, the duo of pop star dads have partnered up with Great Wolf Lodge for a spectacular deal that will make your summer vacation plans much easier.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The central bank can raise or lower short-term interest rates as a way to promote maximum employment and price stability.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
-
But Monday’s press conference focused more on efforts to stabilize employment.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
President Donald Trump’s trade war has troubled markets and retail stocks in particular in recent weeks, especially his 145% duty on China .—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
-
And China has hiked up its duties on U.S. goods to 125 percent.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Job.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share