as in job
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
your mission is to clean up the house before company arrives
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Recent Examples of mission
In January of 1943, the Custodian’s mission was officially revised: now it was supposed to sell all the real estate and personal belongs of Japanese Canadians.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Mar. 2025
Wayside Cross, a mission started in 1928 in Aurora to provide shelter, food and clothing to the homeless, addicted and impoverished, has only grown its programs and reputation in the past century.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
But the Voyager mission team left the others turned on to collect data about the heliosphere, as well as interstellar space.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The limited-edition capsule collection merges Kani’s streetwear heritage and Culture Creators’ mission to push creative boundaries, according to a press release.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Mar. 2025
Wayside Cross, a mission started in 1928 in Aurora to provide shelter, food and clothing to the homeless, addicted and impoverished, has only grown its programs and reputation in the past century.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
But the Voyager mission team left the others turned on to collect data about the heliosphere, as well as interstellar space.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The limited-edition capsule collection merges Kani’s streetwear heritage and Culture Creators’ mission to push creative boundaries, according to a press release.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mission
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The danger was obvious at Villa Park, but Justin did a better job of heading the danger away against Wolverhampton Wanderers at King Power Stadium just before Christmas… … until Wolves gathered up the second ball and Nelson Semedo clipped another high ball back into the box.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The deepening of the national debt comes even as President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk target government spending through the Department of Government Efficiency, which has implemented broad job cuts across agencies.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lillie Davidson is a general assignment reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and a TCU student studying journalism (Go Frogs!).—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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To make room for Maton on their 40-man roster, the Cardinals designated pitcher Bailey Horn for assignment.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Thirteen members of the squad on duty against City have been selected by their countries for World Cup qualifiers, Nations League or friendly fixtures at senior and under-21 level.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The royal looked especially thrilled to be back on duty with the Irish Guards on Monday, showing support for the British Army unit on their special day.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The decision to proceed with the operation was made after Israel believed that Hamas violated the terms of the ceasefire that was signed two months earlier.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
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An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the unfolding operation, said Israel was striking Hamas' military, leaders and infrastructure and planned to expand the operation beyond air attacks.—
TIME,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Soundview has taken responsibility for the ongoing remediation, and the state continues to closely monitor that work.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some Western intelligence and national security officials caution there is no smoking gun that signals Moscow's direct responsibility in all of the recent cable cutting incidents.—
Erin Banco and Mari Saito,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Mission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mission. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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