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noun

Definition of gignext
as in performance
a job usually for a specified amount of time (as for a musician, an actor, etc.) He was finally able to book a gig at the nightclub. her last acting gig

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verb

as in to bus

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Recent Examples of gig
Noun
One of Stallone's earliest gigs was cleaning the lion cages at Central Park Zoo. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Kirby also landed some acting gigs as well, including guest spots on The Young and the Restless (2006) and Robot Chicken (2015). — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
That created more chances to bring up the water boy gig ahead of the big game. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 The An Evening with David Letterman and Special Guest Zach Galifianakis gig during Just For Laughs Vancouver’s 10th season also gets Letterman back on the road. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gig
  1. performance
  2. bus
  3. assignment
  4. cab
  5. employment
  6. motor
  7. work
  8. coach
Noun
  • That’s because bank stocks are particularly difficult to forecast, given that their performance depends heavily on macro factors rather than information that management might have about the company.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Other new treatments that support guests on their personalised journeys include IV Therapy, with IV drips to enhance health and performance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of performance
Verb
  • The left-shot forward and the rest of the Boston Bruins youngsters had to bus between Boston and Buffalo for last weekend’s two-game Prospects Showcase against the Buffalo Sabres.
    — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The process has also been slow due to an insufficient number of buses sent by the Malawian government, which has also asked for donations to help bus the returnees home, the officials said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
Definition of bus
Noun
  • Guys will make a mistake that will lead to busted assignments, penalties, big plays for the opponents, if not a touchdown.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this year, Vollmann traveled to Cuba on assignment for Granta Magazine with his friend, Sacramento attorney Mark Merin.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of assignment
Verb
  • The offices of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance had people of all ages on Wednesday night waiting for the end of the nightly Ramadan fast, from children sitting at tables doing math homework to cab drivers just getting off their shifts.
    — Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of cab
Noun
  • Fazio said that his private sector employment had nothing to do with his decision to vote in the state Senate against a high-profile bill that would prohibit Connecticut towns and state agencies from purchasing drones made in China and Russia.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • That argument is particularly relevant in rural communities where the timber industry remains an important source of employment and revenue.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of employment
Verb
  • Varma holed out in the outfield in Ahmed’s final over, but Varma motored to his 21-ball half-century by clubbing 15 runs of the fast bowler’s final four balls.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the shimmying visit, the mystery of who killed Victor is expected to motor the sophomore season’s overarching storyline, including digging into people from the corrupt politician’s shady past.
    — Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of motor
Noun
  • Designed for ranch work and rugged driving, the Terra pickup features green paint, 37-inch tires on 18-inch wheels, heavy-duty side steps, a front bull bar, a roof basket with lights, and expanded cargo-bed storage.
    — Chase Jordan October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But early mornings and after-work hours tend to be the busiest times.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of work
Verb
  • Then, the Chargers have a home game against Houston — also surprisingly winless — then play at Baltimore, where the 3-1 Ravens are coached by former Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That brings me to Preston’s coach in Portugal, who suggested prohibiting parents from coaching competitive teams.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of coach

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