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
Although Callie’s mission was to get close to Lottie to ply her for information, Callie seems to be falling under Lottie’s spell.
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Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The mission is an international partnership between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Their mission is to provide children with a meaningful and engaging way to learn about Black individuals' rich cultural heritage and contributions throughout history.
—Abc News, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
SpaceX has been responsible for all by one of the missions flown from either Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral so far this year.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
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Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The mission is an international partnership between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Their mission is to provide children with a meaningful and engaging way to learn about Black individuals' rich cultural heritage and contributions throughout history.
—Abc News, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
SpaceX has been responsible for all by one of the missions flown from either Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral so far this year.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mission
Noun
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Another was fired just a month into her job after relocating more than 1,700 miles to take it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some may return to work, but the lack of job stability under an administration that has said its goal is to shrink the federal workforce may prompt some to start looking for new jobs in the private sector, the source said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Any other pitcher could just be sent on a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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As mentioned above, Iowa’s first-half efficiency from 3-point range was nonexistent in the second half, and Maryland appeared more active staying on its assignments and using its hands to make four steals.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Jim Sawyer, mayor of the 3,200-population city about 45 miles north of Birmingham, temporarily handed law enforcement duties over to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, placing all department employees on leave as of 5 p.m. Thursday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her security guard even prepared a transparent backpack to just carry the toy when the princess was busy with other duties.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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DeJoy developed a 10-year plan in 2021 called Delivering for America to modernize operations and stem losses, after years of financial trouble, USA TODAY said.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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In the summer of 2023, the Olivera family sold their entire distribution operation to the Hidden Villa Ranch company, the nation’s 20th-largest egg producer.—
Jia H. Jung,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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This company has built its brand on a holistic perspective, prioritizing environmental health and social responsibility alongside profit.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Nurkic’s responsibilities with his new team extend past that, though.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Mission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mission. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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