Showing Results for "tasks"

tasks

NOUN

job or chore, often assigned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assignment burden business duty effort exercise function project responsibility undertaking work

STRONG

bother calling charge employment enterprise errand gig grind grindstone headache labor load millstone mission nuisance occupation office onus pain province stint strain tax toil trouble vocation

WEAK

daily grind deadweight fun and games long row to hoe

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresponsibility

STRONG

aid benefit blessing entertainment fun good health happiness health help hobby idleness inactivity pastime pleasure unemployment

VERB

assign, burden

Synonyms

STRONG

charge encumber entrust exhaust lade load oppress overload push saddle strain tax test weary weigh weight

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assist exonerate help unburden

Example Sentences

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Some of its 2,000 contributors perform tasks with motion-sensor bands on their "wrists, hands and legs", CEO Thaslim Pattan said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In Orlando, there was further evidence that Tuchel has effectively given Kane a roving commission to link, create and score – all tasks he performs superbly.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

One could also argue that AI could amplify talent at the top, by taking peripheral tasks away from superstar workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Having all the paperwork done, such as a will or a list of passwords, isn’t helpful if the person left to do the administrative tasks doesn’t know where to find it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

She whips out a clean piece of paper and starts setting out tasks.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh