as in assignments
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 missions
Korth pointed out that ice is a perennial plumbing issue for moon missions going back to NASA’s shuttle program.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
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
For the next several Artemis missions, NASA’s SLS will need to coordinate with one or several launches of SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Anyone following modern discussions about the mental health challenges of long-haul space missions will recognize the territory 2001 mapped out decades ago.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Growing up watching the Apollo missions, Owen developed a passion for space.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The budget overview released by the White House on Friday does not identify which missions would be terminated, other than Mars Sample Return, which was already effectively canceled last year due to cost overruns.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
The State Department said the two countries exchanged notes to finalize an understanding that would stabilize diplomatic banking operations for each other's missions.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Previous missions to Mars have given a tentative look into its history, but have not shown what the planet was actually like.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
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
For the next several Artemis missions, NASA’s SLS will need to coordinate with one or several launches of SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Anyone following modern discussions about the mental health challenges of long-haul space missions will recognize the territory 2001 mapped out decades ago.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Growing up watching the Apollo missions, Owen developed a passion for space.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The budget overview released by the White House on Friday does not identify which missions would be terminated, other than Mars Sample Return, which was already effectively canceled last year due to cost overruns.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
The State Department said the two countries exchanged notes to finalize an understanding that would stabilize diplomatic banking operations for each other's missions.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Previous missions to Mars have given a tentative look into its history, but have not shown what the planet was actually like.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missions
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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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The rule has been expanded that teams must interview two minority candidates for openings at head coach, general managers and the offensive and defensive coordinator jobs.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Magdy al-Deeb, a business owner, urged the government to reverse the decision to preserve jobs, especially for cafes and small businesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are still assisting at airports, with duties like checking identification and helping manage lines.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mills was absent from Monday’s broadcast, with Gary Davies assuming broadcasting duties.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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Current general manager Ryan Dell was promoted this past offseason from head of soccer operations, replacing Caitlin Carducci.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, before his start, Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young talked about Rocker needing to earn being part of the team’s future.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Along with that, McGinley spoke about the reigning champion's responsibilities during the lead-up to The Masters, which can disrupt one's focus on the actual event.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keeping anyone in the dark can quickly cause problems, so make sure everyone understands their responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Membership there had political as well as social requirements.—
Michael Gorra,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The tax, plus the bill’s disclosure requirements, would deter third parties from offering this funding and could inadvertently dox conservative activists and donors.—
George Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Missions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missions. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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