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missions

NOUN

person's task, responsibility

Synonyms

STRONG

aim assignment business calling charge commission duty end errand goal job lifework object objective office operation profession purpose pursuit quest sortie trade trust undertaking vocation work

Antonyms

STRONG

avocation entertainment fun hobby pastime recreation retreat unemployment

Example Sentences

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Luca Parmitano, an Italian astronaut, will be the pilot of NASA's Artemis 3 voyage, the first European to join one of the program's missions, the US space agency announced Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A working base would allow sustained scientific research, the testing of technology bound for future Mars missions, and the eventual extraction of lunar resources.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He bragged that he’s led over 130 missions in over 30 nations, but claimed ignorance when asked for details of these daring rescues.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

These tests are designed to show how future missions could route data through relay satellites when needed or communicate directly with ground stations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The 125th Guards paused in their bombing missions for one joyful, hopeful moment to celebrate the new year of 1945.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein