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
  • Among the opponents are some residents of Alton Road, who say that gating off North Bay Road would worsen the city’s already substantial traffic problems and create headaches for people trying to access their homes.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Utilities were stuck with the headache and expense of storing waste themselves, so in 2014, a judge forbade the federal government from continuing to collect the NWF fees.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Cities are the engines for innovation, job creation and growth in most countries.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Rosensweig, a former top executive at Yahoo who joined Chegg as CEO in 2010, stepped down from the post in April 2024, handing the job to Schultz, who was operating chief at the time.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 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
  • Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The film also birthed one of the best horror heroines in the genre's history in the form of Angela (Manuela Velasco), a TV reporter on a seemingly ordinary assignment following a group of firefighters on a night call at a Barcelona apartment building.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Chore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chore. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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