CHORES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

chores

noun

plural of chore

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 This little guy isn't ready to take over household chores, and putting one together requires some serious know-how. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The directors and cinematographer Eva Kraljević shared a small shepherd’s shed, assisting with various chores including cows that had to be milked twice a day. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026 The little robot cubes can even help astronauts with everyday chores in space. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Au pairs can provide childcare for up to 45 hours a week and help with family chores such as laundry, dinner and school drop-offs and pick-ups. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026 Even after completing your weekly household chores, clutter and disorganization can make things feel off. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026 Most households are turning on lights, preparing dinner, and taking care of chores like laundry during these hours. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026 Think of your home as a simulated work environment in which everyday chores — like unloading the dishwasher or gathering ingredients for a meal – are a chance to learn. — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Without to-do lists or chores, breathing in the fresh ocean air, my son and I were able to connect and share the pleasure of great food. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The training process also includes virtual reality (VR), with an operator wearing a headset and gloves to guide Gallop through tasks using the same components and cameras found at the actual workstation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
SoFi rewards members who complete financial tasks on its app, like monitoring their credit, reading articles or paying bills.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of tasks

Noun

Nearsightedness in childhood can mean headaches, learning difficulties and the cost and inconvenience of glasses or contacts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Other areas researched include inflammation, headaches, lung function, arthritis, bone density, blood pressure and substance use.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

Shimmy helms chorus duties before passing the baton to Future, who shades a woman he’s done with.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Manifest Pictures has boarded international sales rights ahead of the American Film Market, taking over sales duties from XYZ.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of duties

Noun

For millions of families working in low-wage jobs, this would mean an extra $375 in their tax return each year.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
In exchange for the tax abatement, Winstron promised more than 800 jobs with minimum annual salaries of $63,000.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of jobs

Noun

Her Congressional assignments include the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, along with Science, Space & Technology.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
The ball sticks, defensive assignments get lost, and the Nets begin to resemble five players waiting for a bad night to end.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026