1
as in taxes
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
the shop at the airport charges no duty on tourist memorabilia
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2
as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
the regular duties of a lifeguard
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3
as in responsibilities
something one must do because of prior agreement
I must obey the call of duty and serve my country
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Recent Examples of duties
Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
New roles, rough results With Curry and Melton out, the lead ballhandling duties fell upon Podziemski, who has been an underrated scorer for the Warriors and a dependable 39% shooter from behind the arc.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Detroit fired offensive coordinator John Morton shortly after the season in a move that was expected after Coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midway through the season.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
New Delhi plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the bloc to 40%, from as high as 110%, according to sources cited by Reuters, with duties set to fall to 10% over time.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Attorneys representing the federal government have characterized the state and local challenges as an attempt to thwart law enforcement and impede their federal duties.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Morgan identifies talent, while Tilis handles the finances and administrative duties.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Prior to the news of the upcoming album and tour, Jung Kook teased the timeline of BTS return after the group took a hiatus so members could fulfill their mandatory military duties and focus on solo projects.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
New roles, rough results With Curry and Melton out, the lead ballhandling duties fell upon Podziemski, who has been an underrated scorer for the Warriors and a dependable 39% shooter from behind the arc.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Detroit fired offensive coordinator John Morton shortly after the season in a move that was expected after Coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midway through the season.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
New Delhi plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the bloc to 40%, from as high as 110%, according to sources cited by Reuters, with duties set to fall to 10% over time.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Attorneys representing the federal government have characterized the state and local challenges as an attempt to thwart law enforcement and impede their federal duties.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Morgan identifies talent, while Tilis handles the finances and administrative duties.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Prior to the news of the upcoming album and tour, Jung Kook teased the timeline of BTS return after the group took a hiatus so members could fulfill their mandatory military duties and focus on solo projects.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duties
Noun
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Initial roles will focus on low-risk tasks such as sorting, sequencing, and transporting parts along the production line.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many gamers have reacted with disgust to game studios using AI for creative tasks, like coming up with promotional artwork or generating character voices.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Maybe weekly status updates are inconsistent, decisions get delayed because of unclear responsibilities or communication across departments stalls because of missing context.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The hiring process, a collaborative effort with Posey, general manager Zack Minasian and the rest of the front office, has acted as another sort of crash course on the responsibilities of an MLB manager.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And to complete assignments, students are asking for full roadmaps, sometimes requesting feedback after each paragraph.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Digital copies are often not much cheaper, since publishers pair them with online learning suites that contain homework assignments and study tools.—
Austin Barraza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This is in stark contrast to President Joe Biden’s approach, which was to forgive billions in outstanding obligations as a means of buying political support.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Based on this information, ask me 2-3 clarifying questions about my financial cushion and obligations.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both Tong and his counterpart in Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha, followed up with their own request on Monday which reiterated the developers’ claim that federal intervention risks raising costs for electric customers while upending thousands of local jobs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This dual approach — consumer tool plus enterprise solution — reflects a broader strategy to meet the distinct needs of patients and healthcare systems in a regulated environment.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rangel added that the open house format gives candidates a more comfortable way to connect with recruiters and helps districts spot leaders who can meet the needs of every student.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Duties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duties. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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