1
as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a high-paying job as a banker
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2
as in tasks
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 missions
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 roles
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 headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
boy, doing all that filing was a real job
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as in apprentices
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobs
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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 -
That means data about the probe's flight patterns and dynamics can inform future missions that may be exposed to intense space environments, like any that intend to explore the regions around Jupiter or Saturn where radiation levels are supremely high.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Employee dissatisfaction has been growing for some time, with even top performers prioritizing job security over seeking new opportunities due to a lack of confidence in finding better roles.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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All of this is exhausting, and the exhaustion often leads to inertia—remaining in their roles not out of satisfaction but because the uncertainty and risk of change feel too overwhelming.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Saunas are known for their health benefits of improving blood circulation, cardiovascular functioning, and even reducing arthritis, headaches, and flu.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, a year after the rollout of DSO, Bayer’s headaches remain.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of her hosting duties, the stand-up comedian made her mark in a gold silk satin Prabal Gurung column gown featuring an overskirt and rosette detail at the hip.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Share examples such as being chosen for high-stakes assignments or receiving praise in an organization-wide newsletter.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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An organizing resolution to approve committee assignments and allow the panels to begin conducting business was not addressed but is expected to be approved by early next week.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Jan. 2025
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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These efforts, independently and collectively, aim to solve challenges impacting today's youth.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Kansas City International Airport halted its flight operations Saturday afternoon because of icy conditions on its runway and taxiways.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Across their global operations, RED continues to enhance the luxury excursion market.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Relatives of most, but not all the victims, denounced Biden’s Christmas week decision to spare the killers.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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That commitment to authenticity will drive Deb through to whatever awaits her in Episode 8 — and even further into the legacy of one of the most resilient killers on TV.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Jobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobs. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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