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noun

Definition of gigsnext
plural of gig
as in performances
a job usually for a specified amount of time (as for a musician, an actor, etc.) He was finally able to book a gig at the nightclub. her last acting gig

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gigs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gig
as in buses

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  1. performances
  2. assignments
  3. engagements
  4. presentations
  5. missions
Noun
  • The performances here are exceptional.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The 10,000-capacity auditorium, opened in 1952, has hosted performances from a slew of music icons such as Luis Miguel, Gloria Trevi, Shakira, Bon Jovi and Cyndi Lauper.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of performances
Noun
  • Players on rehab assignments will be prohibited from using GMS Field’s facilities and will instead train at the club’s player development complex nearby.
    Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • These short-term assignments could convert to longer-term arrangements.
    Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of assignments
Noun
  • Closing Thoughts With consumer expectations high, this holiday season presents an opportunity for brands to turn data into meaningful engagements, fostering loyalty and enhancing the shopping experience.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Along with her public engagements, Kaling has been busy behind the scenes.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of engagements
Noun
  • Adding readable features to PDFs, ensuring data tables in Excel sheets have clearly defined row and column headers, and structuring Word documents and PowerPoint presentations with proper headings and helpful text descriptions for visual content.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other brands staging presentations for the first time will include Federico Cina, Maragno, Qasimi, Rold Skov and Blauer’s collaboration with Pirelli.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • Clear missions and values foster a sense of camaraderie and mutual support.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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