as in assignments
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 missions
The test flight is intended to provide critical performance data and operational experience for future Artemis missions, including landing American astronauts back on the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Similar units have previously been used for missions like large-scale evacuations and amphibious operations including raids and assaults.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
These methods can be used to study many Moon rocks collected during the Apollo missions over 50 years ago, as well as future samples from upcoming Artemis missions, or rocks collected from the far side of the Moon, returned in 2024 by China’s Chang’e-6 mission.
—Emily First, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Van Ierland said the system could meet endurance requirements for extended missions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
But planning has centered on the possible deployment of forces from the secretive Joint Special Operations Command, the elite military unit often tasked with the most sensitive counter-proliferation missions, two of the sources told CBS News.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The ships are carrying elements of Camp Pendleton’s 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, an air-and-ground attack force that specializes in rapid response missions, particularly amphibious assaults.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Traynham and Chelly volunteer with the North Carolina Troopers’ Association’s K-9 Unit, a nonprofit organization that works on search and recovery missions.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
One of three surviving space shuttles, Endeavour made 25 successful missions into space.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Similar units have previously been used for missions like large-scale evacuations and amphibious operations including raids and assaults.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
These methods can be used to study many Moon rocks collected during the Apollo missions over 50 years ago, as well as future samples from upcoming Artemis missions, or rocks collected from the far side of the Moon, returned in 2024 by China’s Chang’e-6 mission.
—Emily First, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Van Ierland said the system could meet endurance requirements for extended missions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
But planning has centered on the possible deployment of forces from the secretive Joint Special Operations Command, the elite military unit often tasked with the most sensitive counter-proliferation missions, two of the sources told CBS News.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The ships are carrying elements of Camp Pendleton’s 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, an air-and-ground attack force that specializes in rapid response missions, particularly amphibious assaults.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Traynham and Chelly volunteer with the North Carolina Troopers’ Association’s K-9 Unit, a nonprofit organization that works on search and recovery missions.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
One of three surviving space shuttles, Endeavour made 25 successful missions into space.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for missions
Noun
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Randolph and Sullivan had worked together in earlier assignments.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our preliminary findings suggest a more complex reality than the common narrative that students are simply having AI write their assignments.—
Jeanne Beatrix Law,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rule has been expanded that teams must interview two minority candidates for openings at head coach, general managers and the offensive and defensive coordinator jobs.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Magdy al-Deeb, a business owner, urged the government to reverse the decision to preserve jobs, especially for cafes and small businesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the meantime, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are still assisting at airports, with duties like checking identification and helping manage lines.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mills was absent from Monday’s broadcast, with Gary Davies assuming broadcasting duties.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The mall resumed operations as normal following the shooting, as police determined there was no threat to the general public.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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While Russia and China are seen as greater cyberthreats, Iran has nonetheless launched several operations targeting Americans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Along with that, McGinley spoke about the reigning champion's responsibilities during the lead-up to The Masters, which can disrupt one's focus on the actual event.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keeping anyone in the dark can quickly cause problems, so make sure everyone understands their responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Framed as deregulation, the bill sets a statewide minimum lot size of 1,500 square feet while also shrinking setbacks and eliminating dimensional requirements that could stand in the way of building multiple compact homes on at least four acres of land.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Missions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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