jobs

NOUN

employment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

activity appointment assignment business career office operation place position post profession situation spot stint task trade work

STRONG

berth billet calling capacity chore connection craft engagement faculty function gig grind handicraft line livelihood means niche occupation opening posting pursuit racket swindle vocation

WEAK

daily grind métier nine-to-five rat race

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avocation entertainment fun idleness pastime recreation unemployment

STRONG

hobby inability incompetence surrender

NOUN

task

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action assignment business care duty effort office operation project responsibility role stint task thing work

STRONG

act affair burden charge chore commission concern contribution deed devoir enterprise errand function matter mission obligation province pursuit undertaking venture

WEAK

taskwork tour of duty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard entertainment fun idleness inaction inactivity irresponsibility pastime

STRONG

retreat

WEAK

unemployment

Example Sentences

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AI company Anthropic proposed new regulations, warning that rapidly advancing AI could destroy jobs, create weapons, and empower autocrats.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

These humble devices, which surged into mass production in the first half of the 20th century, had two jobs: tell time and wake you up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

During the trial, the jury heard that a man known as "Karzan" had arranged Harwe and Muhamadi's jobs, and their accommodation in a neighbouring flat.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose again in early June and stood at a 4½-month high, but it isn’t because businesses are cutting more jobs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I even picked up odd jobs over at Mr. Pinkerton’s detective agency, sewing stylish trousers and cotton shirts for Mr. Bangs and his costume supply.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan