ASSIGNMENTS Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

assignments

noun

plural of assignment

as in tasks

a piece of work that needs to be done regularly his first newspaper assignment was writing obituaries

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Relevance

as in missions

a specific task with which a person or group is charged the spy team's assignment was to steal the plans for the nuclear reactor

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as in lessons

something assigned to be read or studied have you read the assignment for tomorrow?

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as in appointments

the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty her assignment to the board of directors was a point of considerable pride for her

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Recent Examples of assignments At the elementary level, independence may include children organizing their own assignments, managing time, asking for help, and accepting responsibility. — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The ability to hold multiple assignments at once, or in addition to a full-time job, aligns with young job seekers’ aversion to relying on one employer for economic security. — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Focusing on relevance means embedding inclusive practices directly into hiring criteria, project assignments, promotion pipelines, and performance reviews. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Promotion problems in the department Kennon also alleges department decisions about assignments and promotions ultimately left her unable to compete for a captain position. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 SanDisk Deals Desk Drive USB- Type-C External SSD This SanDisk Desk Drive provides 8TB of storage, which should be more than enough space to house your videos, photos, projects, and assignments. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 Lowry’s shutdown role is one of the most consistent assignments in the NHL. — Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Some of the younger guys that are new to the position, there were some inconsistencies, some missed assignments. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 All crew members volunteer for these assignments and have received training in wildfire suppression tactics and safety protocols. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Humanoid robots can now, for example, sort parcels in postal centers, although still on a small-scale basis, and are pushing the boundaries in performing more human tasks such as directing traffic and making coffee.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Mail and Paper Piles Leaving mail and stacks of paper on coffee tables, console tables, and end tables is distracting and causes a conflict between relaxation and productive tasks, which Lee notes are two things that don't go together.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of tasks

Noun

The new weapon could complement the AIM-174 or eventually take on some of its missions.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
When operational, the A3 will be used for high-value missions, including Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD), electronic attack, and strike operations while teaming with JAS 39 Gripen E and GlobalEye platforms.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of missions

Noun

Gemini creates a diagnostic quiz, identifies knowledge gaps, and produces shorter lessons around them.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Though Sex and the City ended two entire decades ago, many of her most valuable life lessons—usually delivered via purring, zingy one-liners, either with a dirty martini in one hand or while waving a fork over brunch—feel just as relevant today.

— Daisy Jones, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of lessons

Noun

Seniors and residents with disabilities warned the council that losing On-Demand service would strand people who rely on it for medical appointments, grocery trips and social contact.

— Noah Daly August 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026
Prior to Wednesday’s vote, Harney said if the appointments were approved, the Mental Health Board would meet this week and officially hire an administrator.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of appointments

Noun

CFMoto Stopping duties come courtesy of Brembo, featuring dual 320-mm front discs clamped by radial four-piston calipers and backed by a 260-mm rear disc.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
The robot is also designed to perform sentry duties, including identifying personnel and issuing alerts when abnormal situations are detected.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of duties

Noun

Denver is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026 and has laid off 169 city workers, cut city services and left hundreds of city jobs unfilled because of the budget squeeze.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
New headquarters, new jobs The combined company will establish Southeast offices in Sandy Springs at the headquarters of Cox Communications.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of jobs

Noun

Research has shown the devices can cause stress and anxiety for some wearers, who might put too much stock in the readings.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
The unofficial course focused on prisoner’s dilemmas, multipolar traps, and readings by Peter Thiel and Paul Graham.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of readings

Noun

But when a traumatic drunken night resurfaces, Júlía must confront shame, family responsibilities and the courage to tell her own story, reads the logline.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
According to Kopel, if Ability ceased operations, its intellectual property and responsibilities would return to the center.

— Shannon Cuthrell, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026

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