1
as in job
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
one of my tasks in the morning is to make lunches for everyone in the family
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
the forklift's task is to stack pallets of goods in the warehouse
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to entrust
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
I have been tasked by the host with bringing the pies for Thanksgiving this year
Synonyms & Similar Words
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 task
Grace Brown, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2026
While the majority of the grant program is funded through the MIF contract, FORGE also received additional support from private funders and CTNext, a now-defunct organization once tasked with supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the state.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for task
Noun
Direct-to-consumer humanoids like 1X’s home robot, Neo, are promising to enter homes to help with everyday tasks.
—Grace Brown, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The watchdog agency is tasked with rooting out corruption, fraud and waste in city government.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2026
While the majority of the grant program is funded through the MIF contract, FORGE also received additional support from private funders and CTNext, a now-defunct organization once tasked with supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the state.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for task
Recent Examples of Synonyms for task
Noun
-
Suffice to say, Macdonald has more than done his job.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
-
At this point in his presidency four years ago, Democrat Joe Biden’s job rating was tumbling.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Baseball owners, with Dick Monfort playing a prominent role as a hawk in labor negotiations, are expected to lock out the players after this season, seeking a salary cap, believing that is the only reason the Dodgers win.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
-
Safety and security also play a role, from a home free of hazards to AI phone scams that are becoming more prevalent among older generations.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Zoe was touched that Hannah entrusted her with such precious pieces—especially something as personal as her mom’s wedding dress.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Her status as a billionaire entrusted with spending down a billionaire’s fortune, and now a victorious Super Bowl winner eyeing a near-immediate exit from the field, makes her one of the most unusual figures in American sports.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
First Amendment experts question whether such dismissals violate free speech protections for public employees’ off-duty commentary.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
-
The dead included Hussein Hassan Hussein al-Semieri, a paramedic who was on duty at the time, said the hospital.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Nevertheless, laid low by cancer and the claim battle, Karen Powers continued on in the job that had provided her with a lifelong sense of meaning and purpose.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
-
SpaceX plans to use its Starship system for the task — the largest spacecraft and rocket system ever built, and the vehicle that Musk says is purpose-made for taking people to Mars.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Only one in almost 100 people charged under the national security law has ever been fully acquitted.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
-
Mandelson, a former Cabinet minister, ambassador and elder statesman of the governing Labour Party, has not been arrested or charged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Among life’s great procrastinations, putting off making a will seems to top insignificant things like delaying cleaning the house or starting a homework assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Before this week, teachers like Hale routinely directed their students to The World Factbook for school assignments, international travelers used it to assess security risks and vaccine recommendations, and journalists relied on its data to add context to their reporting.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
While some dishwashers have a self-cleaning function, others require manual removal.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
-
When scouring this part of charity shops, my philosophy is more about quality rather than just function.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Task.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/task. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
