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 Getting ready in the morning becomes a chore, and keeping your space tidy feels impossible. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2025 Stick it onto your refrigerator to keep your family on track with grocery lists, chores, and appointments. Clint Davis, People.com, 18 July 2025 Stevens anticipated spending a few days relaxing and helping with his friend’s chores. Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 17 July 2025 Household chores, such as putting away groceries or unloading the dishwasher, might not seem appealing, but for Ali Stroker, award-winning actress and singer, who's used a wheelchair for 35 years, completing them isn't only exciting but empowering. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for chore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chore
Noun
  • The food truck team operators are judged on their culinary skills each week in a new town challenged with the task of creating dishes that will outsell their competition to stay in the competition.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
  • Counting clicks or pageviews doesn’t help if nobody is completing the core task.
    Pallishree Panigrahi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • In the early stages, people may experience fatigue, fever, headaches, muscle aches, and a distinctive bull’s-eye rash.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Economic Worries Add To Pressure Economic concerns are also causing a headache for the Trump administration, with multiple recent polls showing a downward trend in the president's approval rating on his handling of the economy and inflation.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.
    JJ Rosen, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025
  • Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.
    Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Units that handle training would be most affected by Davis’ plan, which calls for 14 officers at the Police Academy to be moved to patrol duty.
    Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
  • The health issue prevented Sanders from returning to Boulder to start his preseason coaching duties with the Buffaloes.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • But is Fitzpatrick giving off excitement about his new NFL assignment?
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
  • There’s a belief that Graterol could start ramping up for a rehab assignment sometime next month, though Gomes said Graterol wouldn’t need much of a buildup to be ready for postseason action.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 23 July 2025

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“Chore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chore. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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