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Synonym Chooser

How does the noun job contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of job are assignment, chore, duty, stint, and task. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

When is it sensible to use assignment instead of job?

The words assignment and job can be used in similar contexts, but assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When is chore a more appropriate choice than job?

While in some cases nearly identical to job, chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

In what contexts can duty take the place of job?

The words duty and job are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

When would stint be a good substitute for job?

While the synonyms stint and job are close in meaning, stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

When could task be used to replace job?

The meanings of task and job largely overlap; however, task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of job
Noun
Neither party is doing a better job at reducing crime. Christopher S. Warshaw, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025 Reviewers say the hypoallergenic comforter feels soft and smooth against the skin, does an excellent job regulating temperatures throughout the night, and is machine-washable. Jamie Ballard, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
This is likely because most ATS relies on artificial intelligence to track keywords in resumes and compares it to job descriptions to help narrow the applicant pool to only the most qualified candidates. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024 The defendant in that case, Christina Marie Chapman, 49, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and co-conspirators compromised the identities of more than 60 people living in the US and used their personal information to get North Koreans IT jobs across more than 300 US companies. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 9 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for job
Recent Examples of Synonyms for job
Noun
  • The government says that the judge should order Google to stop making third-party payments to phone makers like Apple that ensure its default search position.
    John Ruwitch, NPR, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Those details shared in the second chat included the flight schedules for the F/A-18 Hornets involved in the pending attack on Houthi positions, according to the officials.
    Luis Martinez, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • What has been interesting is that it’s helped break kitchen tasks down into more manageable tasks.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Here are key events in Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols' twisted plot leading up to the terrorist attack and significant moments after the tragedy, including the journey to justice and in the task of remembering what happened with a world-class memorial.
    Todd Pendleton, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But part of it, too, was another vote of confidence in the do-it-all player who has become central to everything about the Tigers’ mission.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Saturday's launch was SpaceX's 42nd Falcon 9 mission of 2025.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Coach Scott Arniel likes to refer to him as a Swiss Army knife for his ability to play any role that the coaches ask of him.
    Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The District 3 race could also play a key role on whether Mahan successfully implements his policy agenda over the next year, as his bloc currently holds a slim voting advantage on the dais that could shift if Quevedo does not win the seat.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Apr. 2025
  • Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The company aims to give these abilities a boost by partnering with Google Cloud.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Casting is through Susanne Scheel (Past Lives), with Indiana Productions partnering for the Italian shoot.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The dual-mandate of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, set by Congress, is to maximize employment while keeping prices stable, targeting a 2 percent rate of inflation.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Huge capital allocation has not created productivity gains, employment growth, or income opportunities for the Chinese population.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • What public programs, and civic duties and privileges, are different groups eligible for? Citizen Green-card holder Long-term visa Short-term visa No valid visa Are you allowed to vote, or run for office, in federal and state elections?
    Albert Sun, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The administration, early Wednesday, levied a 104 percent import tax on the nation after China imposed a 34 percent reciprocal tariff on the U.S. following the president’s announcement of new duties last week.
    Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Job.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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