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
Confusion over duties of ICE agents On Sunday, Homan said the deployment of ICE would largely free up TSA agents for specialized tasks, like passenger and bag screening.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Between royal duties, King Charles checks in on his flock.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The three most likely options to fill the bullpen vacancies each pitched in at least seven games and were able to simulate the duties of a reliever as best as possible in exhibitions.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
The American always had the engine and work rate to flit between defensive and attacking duties in a central midfield berth.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Defense lawyers for Høiby, who has no royal titles or official duties, said that there was no evidence to support the rape charges.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Thomas Incoom and Trevis Gipson will presumably compete with Hampton for backup duties.
—Mike Kaye
march 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Most of them decline, choosing instead to drive themselves home or return to work or caregiving duties.
—Maryl Sackeim, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
The news came approximately three years after the then-Prince stepped back from all public duties, following his controversial BBC Newsnight interview about the Epstein scandal.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Between royal duties, King Charles checks in on his flock.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The three most likely options to fill the bullpen vacancies each pitched in at least seven games and were able to simulate the duties of a reliever as best as possible in exhibitions.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
The American always had the engine and work rate to flit between defensive and attacking duties in a central midfield berth.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Defense lawyers for Høiby, who has no royal titles or official duties, said that there was no evidence to support the rape charges.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Thomas Incoom and Trevis Gipson will presumably compete with Hampton for backup duties.
—Mike Kaye
march 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Most of them decline, choosing instead to drive themselves home or return to work or caregiving duties.
—Maryl Sackeim, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
The news came approximately three years after the then-Prince stepped back from all public duties, following his controversial BBC Newsnight interview about the Epstein scandal.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duties
Noun
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Feel free to be direct when pitching in — people should appreciate offers to fetch supplies or spearhead specific tasks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Your constructive 6th house hosts the conjunction of the dynamic Sun and elusive Neptune, lending you extra drive around daily tasks, co-workers, and personal care.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some tech leaders have suggested that AI could eventually handle many CEO responsibilities, particularly data analysis, decision support, and operational planning.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Still, the fact that her attention is being split between dozens of life-or-death responsibilities, all of which must be dealt with, stat, is taking its toll.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Randolph and Sullivan had worked together in earlier assignments.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our preliminary findings suggest a more complex reality than the common narrative that students are simply having AI write their assignments.—
Jeanne Beatrix Law,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without a fresh infusion of cash, the Highway Trust Fund will be unable to meet its obligations within the decade.—
Louis Sigaud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Other obligations, like unpaid child support, may also result in account restrictions or seizures through court or administrative orders.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile Angie is class president, has won a full scholarship to college, stars in the school musicals, has two jobs; no drugs, alcohol or smoking.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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That includes donations from the labor union for air traffic controllers, whose jobs are not impacted by this partial shutdown but who understand the strain of working without pay from full government closures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Nexstar-Tegna merger will accelerate exactly that trend, concentrating broadcast power in fewer corporate hands, shrinking independent editorial voices and prioritizing national business interests over local needs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Its extensive menu ranges from advanced biohacking and LED therapy to DNA testing aimed at identifying hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and nutritional needs, as well as bespoke sleep programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Duties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duties. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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