1
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a high-paying job as a banker
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2
as in task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
taking the trash out is one of my jobs
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as in mission
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 role
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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as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
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as in to partner
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Recent Examples of job
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Instituted in 1986 by then festival co-director Diego Galán to bring to San Sebastián legends of Hollywood – such as Betty Davis in 1989 in her last public appearance – the Donostia Awards have come to focus on still jobbing and far younger figures, such as Penélope Cruz in 2019.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2025
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
These early connections also often lead to future job offers, internships and support that can help a career skyrocket.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Age to land your dream job: 29 The average American changes jobs a dozen times between ages 18 and 56, according to a Labor Department report on boomer workers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Instituted in 1986 by then festival co-director Diego Galán to bring to San Sebastián legends of Hollywood – such as Betty Davis in 1989 in her last public appearance – the Donostia Awards have come to focus on still jobbing and far younger figures, such as Penélope Cruz in 2019.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2025
Verb
In an interview with , Ted Dintersmith, who turned his focus to educational reform over a decade ago after a successful career in tech innovation, said high schools today are mostly putting graduates on a path to college or low-paying jobs.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
These early connections also often lead to future job offers, internships and support that can help a career skyrocket.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for job
Noun
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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This was my challenge, my task.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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But – even if the ceasefire holds – the scale of the task is Herculean.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her mission is to be an example of overcoming adversity, reminding the world that true success comes from working with love, respect, and shining without dimming the light of others.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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This year, the festival expands upon its environmental mission through a new partnership with Don't Trash Glass, a national program from the Glass Packaging Institute, a trade association that advocates for the use and recycling of glass, according to a news release.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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He has been nominated twice before in the Younger Actor category in 2005 and 2006, and has held the role since 2004 with one brief hiatus.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In what ways will his grief manifest this season, and what role will his struggle with sobriety play in his emotional journey?—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Regardless of the scheduling headache, there's still no indication the funding bill would pass, unless Republicans and Democrats can strike a deal on health care.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the year before his death, Thomas had been struggling with his mental health, as well as daily headaches and memory loss, his parents said at the time.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sports, music and entertainment talent management firm will partner with O’Neal to expand his opportunities beyond basketball at the intersection of sports and the creator economy.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Parents have the fundamental right to be involved in significant decisions affecting their child’s well-being, and schools should partner with families by ensuring open communication and transparency.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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In other states, there would be no change to the program, and DACA recipients would still be granted employment authorization documents.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the school did not give Lea 180 days notice of her firing, as outlined in her employment agreement, according to the lawsuit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some of the 12 players who were away on international duty returned to training yesterday.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Perozek already held that title, but after Lisa Thompson resigned as executive editor in July the job description of managing editor was rewritten to include duties that previously had been the executive editor's.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Job.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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