1
as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a high-paying job as a banker
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2
as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
taking the trash out is one of my jobs
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as in missions
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 roles
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 headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
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Recent Examples of jobs
ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Tran first learned about the industry while following his father along on construction jobs, learning on the job site.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
His most recent books explore the latest research on longevity and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and which jobs are likely to survive in the future.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
This was going to be five years of jobs for our people.
—Nora Mabie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The study’s goal was to learn what the cost of green steel would be in the region, Filippelli said, and what would be the impact on jobs, the environment, and public health.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Think of jobs that require balance, quick reactions or constant adjustment.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Tran first learned about the industry while following his father along on construction jobs, learning on the job site.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
His most recent books explore the latest research on longevity and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and which jobs are likely to survive in the future.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
This was going to be five years of jobs for our people.
—Nora Mabie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The study’s goal was to learn what the cost of green steel would be in the region, Filippelli said, and what would be the impact on jobs, the environment, and public health.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Think of jobs that require balance, quick reactions or constant adjustment.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
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The City of Sacramento is currently facing a $66 million budget deficit, and there's concern that some violence prevention efforts and police positions could be cut beginning in July.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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Suggest a timeline that protects quality, confirm roles in writing, and schedule a brief follow-up to keep everyone aligned, whether partnered, solo, or collaborating.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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The city manager’s roles are absorbed by the mayor, who makes $273,063 as of 2026, and several directors who make less than Jones and his deputy city managers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Treeline wants to rebuild corporate IT from the ground up, starting with the everyday headaches most workers barely notice until something breaks.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Koc and Alshmari attacked the victim, causing a split lip and headaches.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The star feature of this location may be its roomy and revamped parking lot, which the company has been touting in social media posts.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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But Setrakian claimed California and Texas law protect public officials from defamation claims even in fundraising so long as the offending comments can be reasonably connected to his official duties.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Also in that story is a look at how the Padres catchers are balancing their offensive and defensive duties, and Jeff hustled out to the box seats atop the Green Monster to talk to the Padres fan who caught Machado’s homer.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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