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as in job
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
one of my tasks in the morning is to make lunches for everyone in the family
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as in purpose
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
the forklift's task is to stack pallets of goods in the warehouse
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as in to entrust
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
I have been tasked by the host with bringing the pies for Thanksgiving this year
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Recent Examples of task
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
The mission was one of five awarded in 2023 to ULA under the NSSF Phase 2 task orders worth $566 million, but the individual value was not released by the DOD.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Crown Bees Honeybees, which are tasked with pollinating many of the agricultural crops in the United States, are dying off in record numbers.
—Martha Ann Overland, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The same bewilderment struck me again today, the morning after the finale premiered, when so many fellow critics took White’s ending to task, if not everything that preceded it.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
The mission was one of five awarded in 2023 to ULA under the NSSF Phase 2 task orders worth $566 million, but the individual value was not released by the DOD.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
Deemed the underdog by Mr. Chicken (Clifton Murray of Painkiller Jane), a successful restaurant chain owner tasked with casting the deciding vote, Frank Jr. was controversially crowned the winner.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Crown Bees Honeybees, which are tasked with pollinating many of the agricultural crops in the United States, are dying off in record numbers.
—Martha Ann Overland, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for task
Noun
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However, his later life focused primarily on jobs in tech, including with Intel, Apple and the advertising firm the Overland Agency.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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By this time, Mary had found a part-time IT job paying $26 an hour at a law firm.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gemini Shuhua Xiong Mercury Retrograde Ends in Pisces on April 7: Rewrite the narrative around purpose.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
3 Apr. 2025
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The remote Norwegian territories, both in the Arctic Ocean, are often mentioned together because of their geographical proximity and the fact that they are collectively designated by the International Organization for Standardization (for statistical purposes).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This information was entrusted to the government, which for many decades had a record of largely adhering to the Privacy Act of 1974 and keeping the information safe.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hunter, in turn, became the perfect test case for what entrusting Sanders can do for a player.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What public programs, and civic duties and privileges, are different groups eligible for? Citizen Green-card holder Long-term visa Short-term visa No valid visa Are you allowed to vote, or run for office, in federal and state elections?—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The deputy prime minister of Vietnam, the low-cost Asian manufacturing hub hit with some of the highest duties globally, is set to talk with Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent later on Wednesday.—
Joe Cash and Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Following his 2023 divorce from Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo has publicly embraced a new chapter, one in which monogamy no longer plays a role.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Many of the region’s economies play key roles in international firms’ supply chains.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At the federal level, he has also been charged with murder and stalking.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Nearly two years after her initial sentencing in Idaho, Lori is now preparing for her trial in Arizona after being charged with one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the 2019 death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, right-handed reliever Grant Wolfram was designated for assignment.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ottavino initially signed with the Yankees on April 1, made two scoreless appearances for them, and was then designated for assignment on April 4.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The boxes have automatic alert functions that contact emergency responders when a child is left inside so they can be retrieved quickly.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Summary Lower back pain can significantly impact your daily function.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Task.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/task. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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