1
as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
everyone in this household is expected to do weekly chores
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as in headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
cleaning everything out of the attic was a real chore
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Recent Examples of chores
Here’s my take after years of wearing both pairs for everything from skiing to barn chores during long Montana winters.
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Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
There are no chores to do here and less potential for distraction (though people-watching is, of course, a dangerous pastime).
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Elder care is not a checklist of chores.
—Heather Madden, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Gamify it For some kids, turning chores into a game can help.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Cleaning the floor is among the grossest of bathroom chores (though there's a lot of competition there).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Ultra luxurious resort debuts opulent short-stay villas No chores or cleaning fees.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Learn practical garden tips by helping with chores at this urban farm.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
If money or chores feel touchy with someone at home, don’t try to fix everything at once.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
There are no chores to do here and less potential for distraction (though people-watching is, of course, a dangerous pastime).
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Elder care is not a checklist of chores.
—Heather Madden, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Gamify it For some kids, turning chores into a game can help.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Cleaning the floor is among the grossest of bathroom chores (though there's a lot of competition there).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Ultra luxurious resort debuts opulent short-stay villas No chores or cleaning fees.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Learn practical garden tips by helping with chores at this urban farm.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
If money or chores feel touchy with someone at home, don’t try to fix everything at once.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chores
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Teaching a robot to perform daily tasks Researchers highlighted that teaching a robot to perform daily tasks remains one of the great challenges in robotics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Save your pickiest, most problematic tasks for days with strong, above-zero stars.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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That would create major headaches and cause even more travel disruptions than occur.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
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Airbags and seatbelts help, but people may still end up with lingering pain, limited movement, or headaches.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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By then, customs duties from sugar and tobacco—produced by England’s slave economies in the Americas—accounted for a third of the Crown’s revenues.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Reportedly, the system has reached full operational status, shielding personnel from hazardous maintenance duties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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This location is situated closely to many thousands of jobs that could reside within walking distance or short bus ride of apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family homes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is especially true for couples who live together and work demanding jobs; the cycle of work, home, sleep and repeat can become monotonous over time.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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After the Blue Hills audit, Lamont called on McCrory to be relieved of his committee assignments.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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But just because a team is embracing losses doesn’t mean there aren’t important assignments to monitor while playing out the string.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Chores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chores. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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