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
Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
This is especially true for couples who live together and work demanding jobs; the cycle of work, home, sleep and repeat can become monotonous over time.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
This displacement severs the person’s ties to local jobs, families and health care.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Many no doubt try to do their jobs within the boundaries of the law.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Most fired oil workers never got their jobs back.
—Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
For heavier jobs, use baking soda in the water to boost the cleaning process.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Sanders had released a report that raised questions about the industry’s impact on American jobs, the economy and young people.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
The plant’s closure, after operating for more than 40 years on Cape Cod, will result in the elimination of 49 jobs.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
This location is situated closely to many thousands of jobs that could reside within walking distance or short bus ride of apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family homes.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
This is especially true for couples who live together and work demanding jobs; the cycle of work, home, sleep and repeat can become monotonous over time.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
This displacement severs the person’s ties to local jobs, families and health care.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Many no doubt try to do their jobs within the boundaries of the law.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Most fired oil workers never got their jobs back.
—Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
For heavier jobs, use baking soda in the water to boost the cleaning process.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Sanders had released a report that raised questions about the industry’s impact on American jobs, the economy and young people.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
The plant’s closure, after operating for more than 40 years on Cape Cod, will result in the elimination of 49 jobs.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
Noun
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Once operational, about 300 permanent positions will remain at the site.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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This amendment would do the same thing as Proposition H, but for positions appointed by the city council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Teaching a robot to perform daily tasks Researchers highlighted that teaching a robot to perform daily tasks remains one of the great challenges in robotics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Save your pickiest, most problematic tasks for days with strong, above-zero stars.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With missions becoming longer, NASA is constantly looking at upgrades to the space station's medical gear, said deputy program manager Dina Contella.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Admiral Thomas Allan told the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday that during a shutdown the Coast Guard would have to suspend all non-essential missions, and defer training and maintenance, along with commercial safety inspections and other services.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even so, our roles and relationships remained defined by the hierarchy of family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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About Artforum Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry and holds the unique roles of institution, nexus, and foremost tastemaker of the art world.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These include smart finds for meal prep, cooking, and cleaning—because there’s no shortage of everyday kitchen headaches to solve.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The change could also prompt state governments to roll out a patchwork of their own regulations, adding a new layer of compliance headaches for automakers, utilities, and other companies.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Job posts on Mercor can range widely, calling for everything from journalists to mechanics.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Organizers are emphasizing the event is meant to be peaceful, with posts noting that adults and Austin Police Department will be there to monitor the protest.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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By then, customs duties from sugar and tobacco—produced by England’s slave economies in the Americas—accounted for a third of the Crown’s revenues.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Reportedly, the system has reached full operational status, shielding personnel from hazardous maintenance duties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Families would be notified March 13 with affected students receiving new school assignments by May 1.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rebelein is hoping the board can move forward with another important job, making committee assignments, even if they’re still deadlocked 3-3.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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