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as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries
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as in missions
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the spy team's assignment was to steal the plans for the nuclear reactor
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as in appointments
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
her assignment to the board of directors was a point of considerable pride for her
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Recent Examples of assignments
Players on rehab assignments will be prohibited from using GMS Field’s facilities and will instead train at the club’s player development complex nearby.
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Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
These short-term assignments could convert to longer-term arrangements.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
One study found that teachers had a high level of confidence in their ability to identify AI text in student assignments.
—Jonathan Gillham, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For these kinds of assignments, notary signing agents are typically paid anywhere between $75 and $200 per hour-long appointment, Mark Wills, a signing agent of 20-plus years, told CNBC Make It in May 2023.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
These considerations were part of every character’s design process and class assignments.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Though Frontier is trying to chase higher-end customers amid a period of difficulty for low-fare airlines, the company still makes a lot of its money from fees for things like snacks and seat assignments.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to seat assignments, the airline will offer premium seating.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
One standout capability is Inspect Writing, a tool that provides a detailed version history of student assignments.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
These short-term assignments could convert to longer-term arrangements.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
One study found that teachers had a high level of confidence in their ability to identify AI text in student assignments.
—Jonathan Gillham, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For these kinds of assignments, notary signing agents are typically paid anywhere between $75 and $200 per hour-long appointment, Mark Wills, a signing agent of 20-plus years, told CNBC Make It in May 2023.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
These considerations were part of every character’s design process and class assignments.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Though Frontier is trying to chase higher-end customers amid a period of difficulty for low-fare airlines, the company still makes a lot of its money from fees for things like snacks and seat assignments.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to seat assignments, the airline will offer premium seating.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
One standout capability is Inspect Writing, a tool that provides a detailed version history of student assignments.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignments
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Clear missions and values foster a sense of camaraderie and mutual support.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes the answers to those questions happen within our editorial deadlines; other times, the appointments or elections are too new, or wielding of power too unproven, to land a person on the final list.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The selfie, taken during one of Lohan’s appointments at Lucia Clinic Dubai, shows the doctor posing next to the star without makeup, but her skin looking as luminous as ever.Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Toman, vice president of the firm's survey business unit, said those new titles may or may not come with more duties.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Membership and responsibilities of the National Energy Council are being developed now.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Next-Generation Infrastructure – Faster Networks, Smarter Hardware IT operations will continue to be redefined thanks to new developments and breakthroughs in network, data storage and processor technology.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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