different words of assignment

Synonyms of assignments

• as in tasks
• as in missions
• as in lessons
• as in appointments
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Thesaurus Definition of assignments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responsibilities
• undertakings
• enterprises
• commissions
• requirements
• obligations
• commitments
• appointments
• constraints
• designations
• nominations
• compulsions
• installments
• delegations
• authorizations
• investments
• installations
• instalments
• destinations
• emplacements
• ordinations
• deputations
• investitures
• anointments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depositions
• dismissions
• dethronements

Examples Sentences

• William Harwood, CBS News , 4 Oct. 2024
• Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering , 3 Oct. 2024
• Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News , 16 Nov. 2024
• Max Blau, ProPublica , 14 Nov. 2024
• Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe , 4 Oct. 2024
• Greg Hewitt, Forbes , 4 Oct. 2024
• Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes , 4 Oct. 2024
• Kara Fox, CNN , 4 Oct. 2024
• Hanna Ziady, CNN , 4 Oct. 2024
• Jeff Mahler, Forbes , 4 Oct. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near assignments

assignments

Cite this Entry

“Assignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assignments. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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