as in job
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your mission is to clean up the house before company arrives
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Recent Examples of mission
Their selflessness stands as a powerful reminder of the agency's mission and the personal risk involved in fulfilling it.
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Bydonald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 13 July 2025
On June 23 the ESA released the mission’s first images, which showcase its unique capability to peer through dense vegetation to study our planet’s forests and other ecosystems as never before.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 1 July 2025
Talent - the big challenge Ensuring a safe, flawless passenger experience and delivering on the team’s strategic mission requires dedicated, experienced employees.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Despite the backlash, the GHF is encouraging other organizations — including its critics — to join its mission to bring aid to the people of Gaza while ensuring Hamas does not get its hands on it.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Bydonald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 13 July 2025
On June 23 the ESA released the mission’s first images, which showcase its unique capability to peer through dense vegetation to study our planet’s forests and other ecosystems as never before.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 1 July 2025
Talent - the big challenge Ensuring a safe, flawless passenger experience and delivering on the team’s strategic mission requires dedicated, experienced employees.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Despite the backlash, the GHF is encouraging other organizations — including its critics — to join its mission to bring aid to the people of Gaza while ensuring Hamas does not get its hands on it.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mission
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For instance, Kara and Rob Traxler of Dell Pines Campground in Baraboo left other jobs to acquire their camp seven years ago and now run it with their four daughters.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Texans need solutions — on flooding, health care, schools, jobs, the costs of housing and groceries.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated August 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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But is Fitzpatrick giving off excitement about his new NFL assignment?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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With all these moving parts, there are bound to be some players on the big league roster who are cut, designated for assignment, or traded in the coming weeks.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Units that handle training would be most affected by Davis’ plan, which calls for 14 officers at the Police Academy to be moved to patrol duty.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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The project stems from the creative partnership of Dennis Escobedo and Quentin Lee, who share writing and producing duties, with Lee also taking on directing responsibilities.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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The restaurant chain's final remaining location in Kyle ceased operations on June 30, marking the end of a 36-year run across Texas and Arizona.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Despite questions remaining on how much funding the state has raised to continue Indiana’s participation in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, county operations are encouraged to remain open to applicants.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
28 July 2025
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Women: 'Plan to destroy Oak Flat will devastate me and my people' Traditionally in Indian Country, women are given the responsibility to pass cultural teachings to the next generation.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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Causes of youth homelessness include family breakdowns, evictions, and cultural beliefs about parental responsibility ending at age 18.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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“Mission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mission. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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