1
as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries
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2
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
Share examples such as being chosen for high-stakes assignments or receiving praise in an organization-wide newsletter.
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Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
An organizing resolution to approve committee assignments and allow the panels to begin conducting business was not addressed but is expected to be approved by early next week.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
Their assignments at the base did not overlap, officials told the Associated Press.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Her House committee assignments have not been announced.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
This is the full list of broadcaster assignments for Week 18 (all games on Sunday except where noted).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
However, one of the officials who spoke to the AP said there is no overlap in their assignments at the base, now called Fort Liberty.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 2 Jan. 2025
The original plan was for separate coaching assignments, which is to say Team Canada was going to name a head coach for 4 Nations and then wait a year and decide on the Olympic coach.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
As the existing commercial cleaning operations were overwhelmed with new assignments, life continued unabated—albeit more cautiously.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
An organizing resolution to approve committee assignments and allow the panels to begin conducting business was not addressed but is expected to be approved by early next week.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
Their assignments at the base did not overlap, officials told the Associated Press.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Her House committee assignments have not been announced.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
This is the full list of broadcaster assignments for Week 18 (all games on Sunday except where noted).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
However, one of the officials who spoke to the AP said there is no overlap in their assignments at the base, now called Fort Liberty.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 2 Jan. 2025
The original plan was for separate coaching assignments, which is to say Team Canada was going to name a head coach for 4 Nations and then wait a year and decide on the Olympic coach.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
As the existing commercial cleaning operations were overwhelmed with new assignments, life continued unabated—albeit more cautiously.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assignments
Noun
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Such flexibility offers these institutions a way to work with populists without undermining their broader missions.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Creature Commandos had better pace themselves this season, because a second batch of missions officially await them.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
23 Dec. 2024
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But there are hundreds or thousands of potential appointments still to come in the middle levels of the bureaucracy where other tech figures could end up.—
David Ingram,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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With healthcare workers in short supply, patients—especially those in rural and underserved areas—face longer wait times for appointments.—
Max Votek,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of her hosting duties, the stand-up comedian made her mark in a gold silk satin Prabal Gurung column gown featuring an overskirt and rosette detail at the hip.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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To achieve peak performance, organizations must establish crystal-clear roles and responsibilities.—
Anjai Lal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Kansas City International Airport halted its flight operations Saturday afternoon because of icy conditions on its runway and taxiways.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Across their global operations, RED continues to enhance the luxury excursion market.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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