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
Kingsbury, the offensive coordinator, and Whitt, who had been in charge of the defense until being stripped of play-calling duties during the season, both arrived in Washington with Quinn before the 2024 season.
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Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Inspire Investment Group president Brian Toerber, the hotel’s owner, has passed culinary duties on to Steven Waters, owner of downtown Denver cocktail bar Run for the Roses and also the hotel’s owner-operator.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The adjustment didn’t show any improvements for the unit, and now he is fired for the second season in a row after being relieved of his head coaching duties with the Chicago Bears in 2024.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Kate Middleton, in addition to her other royal duties, serves as her own stylist following the departure of longtime stylist Natasha Archer last year.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Letting go of Whitt seemed inevitable since Week 11, when he was stripped of defensive play-calling duties following a string of blowout losses.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Oppermans in their claim against the HOA alleged that the HOA breached its governing documents and breached its fiduciary duties to the Oppermans.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The government is allowed to implement content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions, and a protest can’t interfere with law enforcement’s duties.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
If the show is picked up to series, Terence Paul Winter (Boston Blue, The Equalizer) will take on writing duties and will serve as executive producer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Inspire Investment Group president Brian Toerber, the hotel’s owner, has passed culinary duties on to Steven Waters, owner of downtown Denver cocktail bar Run for the Roses and also the hotel’s owner-operator.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The adjustment didn’t show any improvements for the unit, and now he is fired for the second season in a row after being relieved of his head coaching duties with the Chicago Bears in 2024.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Kate Middleton, in addition to her other royal duties, serves as her own stylist following the departure of longtime stylist Natasha Archer last year.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Letting go of Whitt seemed inevitable since Week 11, when he was stripped of defensive play-calling duties following a string of blowout losses.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Oppermans in their claim against the HOA alleged that the HOA breached its governing documents and breached its fiduciary duties to the Oppermans.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The government is allowed to implement content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions, and a protest can’t interfere with law enforcement’s duties.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
If the show is picked up to series, Terence Paul Winter (Boston Blue, The Equalizer) will take on writing duties and will serve as executive producer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duties
Noun
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The CFOs surveyed, however, tend to focus on tactical tasks, such as diligence packs, audit-ready financials.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gemini is now built into Google Maps to make everyday driving tasks faster and easier.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Only 38% of respondents cited labor reduction as a motivator for AI adoption, while most say AI helps teams reduce manual work and take on more strategic responsibilities.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many must now contend with large mortgage and car payments, along with student loan debt, while also balancing greater family responsibilities.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This operational discipline enabled the company to pursue projects with tight timelines or unusual spatial constraints, assignments that often commanded premium pricing due to their complexity and precision requirements.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The practice appears most common in Las Vegas, where discretionary tipping can influence room assignments at Strip properties.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During the meeting Monday evening, two residents called for stronger oversight of the project, raising concerns about the city’s obligations, should the development stall.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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For instance, a user might encounter transaction limits, identity verification requirements, or reporting obligations, particularly for large amounts.—
Jason Phillips,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In response, some advocates have called for the government to support the industry — which accounted for around 1% of the US workforce in the latest census — with hundreds of thousands losing their jobs in recent years.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Congress now appears poised to reopen the government and restart pay ‒ including back pay ‒ for controllers, some of whom took second jobs during the shutdown.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Get ready for hunting season by browsing over 40 vendors selling a variety of goods for all your fishing and outdoor needs.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The request for additional money was made after underground utility and other site placement needs were identified while designing a new floor plan.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Duties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duties. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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