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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3
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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5
as in headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
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as in apprentices
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
Noun
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All nine of the proliferated architecture missions have flown on Falcon 9 rockets out of Vandenberg.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 Apr. 2025 -
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
Noun
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Employee dissatisfaction has been growing for some time, with even top performers prioritizing job security over seeking new opportunities due to a lack of confidence in finding better roles.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Her professional journey began at 17 and rapidly evolved through leadership roles at prestigious organizations.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Strap mounts are particularly infamous for causing users headaches when trying to remove phones.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Usually, listeria causes stomachaches, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle stiffness.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Harry and his American wife, Duchess Meghan, dropped their royal duties in Britain and moved to the United States in 2020.—
Lisa Richwine,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Rafale is a multi-role fighter jet that can fulfill tasks ranging from air-defense/air policing missions, nuclear deterrence duties, power projection and deployments for external missions, deep strike missions, air support for ground forces, and reconnaissance missions.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition, the senior casualty actuary provides support for assignments requested by or in concert with the commissioner and other department branches, as required.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, the senior casualty actuary performs a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments associated with aspects of property and casualty insurance rate regulation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Turkey, meanwhile, has continued to stand by Sharaa and his efforts to restore order.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Musk, who heads DOGE, has taken on a key role in the administration's efforts to cut government spending and reduce the federal workforce.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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News of the exchange came as Russian and US officials were meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss embassy operations.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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In sharing her story, Moore was able to create a network of more than 300 people who are related to killers, speaking with them on the phone and in person for support, People magazine reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Conceived by Hooper and Henkel and directed by Hooper, the project was inspired by serial killers like Ed Gein and Elmer Wayne Henley.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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