chore

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun chore contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of chore are assignment, duty, job, stint, and task. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

When could assignment be used to replace chore?

While the synonyms assignment and chore are close in meaning, assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When is duty a more appropriate choice than chore?

In some situations, the words duty and chore are roughly equivalent. However, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

When is it sensible to use job instead of chore?

The meanings of job and chore largely overlap; however, job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

Where would stint be a reasonable alternative to chore?

The words stint and chore can be used in similar contexts, but stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

When might task be a better fit than chore?

The words task and chore are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chore What results, though, is a tonally erratic chore that might not satisfy either party. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025 Dry Faster Most people want to know hacks and tricks to get chores and laundry done faster. Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025 Progress toward gender equality has been slow in Japan, where women are far outnumbered at the highest levels of business and government and bear a disproportionate responsibility for child care and household chores. Arata Yamamoto, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025 Turn family chores into learning opportunities Even the most mundane household task can offer opportunities to introduce your child to more vocabulary words. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chore
Noun
  • This engine provides ample power for all transport tasks, even when the van is fully loaded with cargo, and is paired with a FWD 9 speed automatic transmission.
    Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Penix and London, along with Bijan Robinson, have been heavily involved in Atlanta's offense this season, so regardless of who the opponent is missing, overcoming the loss of your starting quarterback and leading pass catcher will be a tough task.
    Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Regardless of the scheduling headache, there's still no indication the funding bill would pass, unless Republicans and Democrats can strike a deal on health care.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In the year before his death, Thomas had been struggling with his mental health, as well as daily headaches and memory loss, his parents said at the time.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • And most of these jobs don’t require a computer science degree or even coding skills.
    Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Grohl handled the drum duties himself on the album, and the band hired Josh Freese for the tour.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The lineup splits evenly between Indonesian talent and international helmers, with each duo sharing writing and directing duties.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Unlike Madden, Higginbotham didn’t have the time, clout or money to charter a private bus around the country to his assignments.
    Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Just a few months ago Kane and his family moved from Fort Riley, Kansas, to Tampa for his wife’s new Army assignment.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Chore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chore. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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