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 If slathering on body lotion feels like a chore, the best body spray moisturizers might just be your new favorite shortcut to soft, hydrated skin. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Aug. 2025 What makes this sandwich more than a fridge-cleaning chore is the blend of flavors and textures. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025 In addition to breaking ground on major projects, San Diego Fire-Rescue media manager Candace Hadley said property owners, contractors and landscapers should also call 811 for seemingly mundane chores such as planting trees or shrubs, digging post holes, installing a fence or even a mailbox. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025 Many people dread meal prep, but streamlining your kitchen can help make this chore move a bit faster, Kamat explains. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chore
Noun
  • In New Mexico’s most populous city, National Guard troops are listening to the police dispatch calls, monitoring traffic cameras and helping to secure crime scene perimeters, tasks not usually part of the job.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Trying to explain away a difficult play or a bad performance for some time while the storm is upon us is not an easy task to navigate or deal with and remain cool, calm and collected.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • While the flu shot can cause redness and soreness at the injection site, as well as fever, muscle aches, headache and fatigue, FluMist can cause flu-like symptoms, including runny nose, congestion, sore throat, cough, fever, and muscle aches.
    Alice Park, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Residents report constant running noses, headaches and sore throats.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • During a recent piece in which ESPN writers ranked NFL teams based on their future outlooks, Walder offered an incredibly bold prediction on Nix, projecting that the former first-round pick will lose his job soon.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg does a terrific job balancing the different tones, style and pacing of the play’s two halves.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Following weeks of escalating tensions, Beijing and Washington agreed in May to suspend the hefty duties and loosen several punitive measures imposed in April, as both sides continued to work on hammering out a durable deal.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
  • There are examples of when the lines between official duties and personal time are blurred, Terr said.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Members of the Padres rotation make a point of watching that day’s starter warm up and a bulk assignment for Vásquez wasn’t going to change that.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The Chicago Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025

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“Chore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chore. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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