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

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missions

Schroden said the Lincoln "appears to remain capable of conducting the missions with which it's been tasked."

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

McDonald's assessment was echoed by Marc Polymeropoulos, a 26-year veteran of the CIA who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan and oversaw clandestine missions around the world.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

La Cruz Roja Colombiana is looking to provide essential medical care, help fix the failing telecommunications networks, give access to potable water, connect families and aid in rescue missions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

While the U.S. denies Iran has control of the strait, it has only occasionally risked sending warships into the Persian Gulf during the conflict, and then only for brief missions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 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