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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
Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Since then, subsequent Mission: Impossible films have been of such high quality that ranking them is a more difficult task than with most series.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 May 2025
Sprint-drag-carry With the sprint-drag-carry (SDC), the soldier is tasked with completing five 50-meter shuttles (sprint, drag, lateral, carry, sprint) as quickly as possible, using two 40-pound kettlebells and a 90-pound sled.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Finding the right new car to buy can be a harrowing task.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Since then, subsequent Mission: Impossible films have been of such high quality that ranking them is a more difficult task than with most series.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Verb
As rival gangs threaten the family’s empire, Harry is tasked with maintaining control and preventing a full-scale war.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 May 2025
Sprint-drag-carry With the sprint-drag-carry (SDC), the soldier is tasked with completing five 50-meter shuttles (sprint, drag, lateral, carry, sprint) as quickly as possible, using two 40-pound kettlebells and a 90-pound sled.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for task
Noun
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One incentive to keep trying is the success of Naïma (Samia Hilmi), who is preparing to move with her child into their own flat and is on track to secure a job as a railway ticket inspector.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The outplacement firm estimates that teens will gain around one million jobs across May, June and July this year, a stark drop from its forecast of 1.3 million last year and a slight decline from the 1.1 million that were eventually added.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or cryptocurrency advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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As new innovations take hold and produce positive results, remember to prune old practices that are no longer working or have outlived their purpose.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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And that means a lot to me as someone who has been entrusted to be the custodian of his story.—
Allen Salkin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Named after Tom Vernon Harrison, a local headteacher who led a fundraising drive to save the pitch from development in 1928, the plot was entrusted to the school sports charity, which became Leeds Schools Sports Association (LSSA), with covenants in its deeds to protect its use for sport.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The employees had worked for the United States Digital Service, but said their duties had been integrated into DOGE.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The federal court ruling aimed at striking down the majority of President Donald Trump's tariffs could force the government to pay back billions of dollars in import duties that have already been collected.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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If Matz resumes a hybrid role, having an effective Romero as the primary left-handed reliever will be vital.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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This reflects the leader’s role in narrative construction, a central principle in sensemaking theory.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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In California, a 15-year-old charged with murder must be tried in juvenile court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The actor was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter before the charges were dropped, then was charged again in January 2024.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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But poetry is supposed to come from the soul, tradition, and psychic tremors too minute and particular to be grasped by a journalist on assignment.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Best Amazon Comfortable Shoe and Clothing Deals When traveling on assignment, my first packing priority is always comfortable shoes that can keep up with my busy schedule and not leave me with tired, achy feet at the end of the day.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Some providers may also recommend eliminating gluten and lactose to reduce the body's inflammatory response, which can adversely affect thyroid function.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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GitHub Copilot, trained on billions of lines of code, helps developers complete functions, generate test cases and write documentation.—
Rob Versaw,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Task.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/task. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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