as in races
to proceed or move quickly
she careered off to the class she'd almost forgotten
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careers
Noun
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Essential services, including health, education and child protection as well as agriculture and fishing livelihoods have been severely disrupted, putting lives at risk.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Agriculture is a strong contributor to Indonesia's economic growth, but the effects of climate change are threatening businesses' and individuals' livelihoods.—
Azra Nurkic,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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
Verb
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Everyone either deals directly with a customer, supports someone who does or is part of the process that drives or supports the customer experience.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Zack Rosenblatt spent time with Vrabel over the last five months and came away with a fantastic tale of who Vrabel is now, and what drives him.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Salma Hayek has been beating the drum for chicly embracing your gray hairs for some time now, amid all her other duties and diary dates.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Reflecting on whether our professional pursuits are purpose-driven or solely financially motivated is a cornerstone in shaping a career that resonates deeply with our authentic aspirations.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Jan. 2025
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If you’ve been feeling blocked in your creative pursuits or are simply looking for more love in your life, this transit could feel like a breath of fresh air.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sign up for job alerts and keep an eye out for new postings that align with your interests and skills.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Come January, companies are firing up new budgets and recruitment plans, and job postings typically increase by 15% from December to January.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Careers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careers. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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