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
If Patullo can’t figure it out soon, coach Nick Sirianni might have to consider stepping in and taking over play-calling duties.
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Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The tour, with German musician Anika Nilles taking drum duties, launches Sunday, June 7, at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, the first of two nights.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Yurachek explained Higginbottom’s duties include knocking on doors to try to generate business’ interest in partnering with student-athletes.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
Among other duties, Zilber worked to maintain the forest grounds and educate students and residents on sustainable forest management, according to a news release from Evers' office.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, less than one in three believe Trump’s tariffs have had a positive effect on the economy, businesses or their own finances, and 63 percent are concerned about product shortages as a result of the president's duties.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Arrington began his duties the following month.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Ongoing inflation and higher tariffs resulting in onerous duties on shoe imports contributed to the increases.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Baumbach’s real-life partner, Greta Gerwig, co-stars in this film as Sandler’s wife, who is saddled with childcare duties while Sandler’s character is saddled with Jay Kelly-care duties abroad.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The tour, with German musician Anika Nilles taking drum duties, launches Sunday, June 7, at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, the first of two nights.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Yurachek explained Higginbottom’s duties include knocking on doors to try to generate business’ interest in partnering with student-athletes.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
Among other duties, Zilber worked to maintain the forest grounds and educate students and residents on sustainable forest management, according to a news release from Evers' office.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, less than one in three believe Trump’s tariffs have had a positive effect on the economy, businesses or their own finances, and 63 percent are concerned about product shortages as a result of the president's duties.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Arrington began his duties the following month.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Ongoing inflation and higher tariffs resulting in onerous duties on shoe imports contributed to the increases.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Baumbach’s real-life partner, Greta Gerwig, co-stars in this film as Sandler’s wife, who is saddled with childcare duties while Sandler’s character is saddled with Jay Kelly-care duties abroad.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duties
Noun
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Elon Musk and other AI leaders continue to insist that artificial general intelligence (AGI)—an AI that can think and learn like a human, across many tasks—is on the horizon.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Despite taking on extra tasks in hopes of landing a promotion, her career at the company never advanced.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 may bring tension between your inner life and outer responsibilities.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Be mindful of your own responsibilities, whether personally or professionally.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The majority — or 57% of the conversations analyzed — related to curriculum development, like designing lesson plans and assignments.—
Lee V. Gaines,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The six-week course, according to a syllabus, blends positive thinking with business and money strategies, offering advice on how to outwork the competition, manage ego, overcome failure and set goals — with homework assignments included.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The city’s obligations with the Civic had ended when its lease expired the month before.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Consumer Duty obligations require firms to demonstrate products serve customer interests.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When asked about whether as many as 300,000 workers could lose their jobs, Vought emphasized the administration’s broader goal of shrinking Washington’s reach.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The move means crucial jobs data will not be released on schedule, clouding the outlook for the Federal Reserve just weeks ahead of its next meeting.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Inside the modular building the women once used are changing rooms, office space and briefing rooms, and United are planning for further development to suit academy needs.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In an era when streaming subscribers pick their own viewing hours, every program is watched by individual consumers at different times of day, in different geographic regions and with different interests and needs.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Duties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duties. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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