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
Setting clear expectations around rent, chores or timelines for independence can help shift dynamics.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
My roommate has a habit of leaving extremely specific, passive-aggressive notes all over our apartment about cleaning, dishes and other household chores.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Orren Ellis Bathroom Vanity Mirror Hang this mirror in your bathroom for a convenient spot to do all your morning chores, or add it to the living room as a decor piece that makes the room appear larger.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
If possible, delay outdoor chores until the evening hours.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Those mandates hit women – who frequently shoulder a disproportionate share of the responsibility for kids and chores –particularly hard, especially at a time when parents are feeling pressured to commit more hours to their children.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The update started a buzz online, becoming one of the first examples of how robots could help humans with daily chores in the near future.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
This could mean robots assisting you with chores, supporting eldercare or even helping in medical environments sooner than expected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Homes involve a long tail of chores, and general-purpose robots could indeed provide enormous value.
—Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
My roommate has a habit of leaving extremely specific, passive-aggressive notes all over our apartment about cleaning, dishes and other household chores.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Orren Ellis Bathroom Vanity Mirror Hang this mirror in your bathroom for a convenient spot to do all your morning chores, or add it to the living room as a decor piece that makes the room appear larger.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
If possible, delay outdoor chores until the evening hours.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Those mandates hit women – who frequently shoulder a disproportionate share of the responsibility for kids and chores –particularly hard, especially at a time when parents are feeling pressured to commit more hours to their children.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The update started a buzz online, becoming one of the first examples of how robots could help humans with daily chores in the near future.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
This could mean robots assisting you with chores, supporting eldercare or even helping in medical environments sooner than expected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Homes involve a long tail of chores, and general-purpose robots could indeed provide enormous value.
—Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chores
Noun
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With those tasks no longer requiring human involvement, workers are able to level up to more strategic roles and new career opportunities.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Identify the 20% of my activities that drive 80% of business growth, explain why I'm getting trapped in low-value urgent tasks, and create a new prioritization framework based on revenue impact, strategic importance, and competitive advantage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There have been several Republican senatorial candidates who have caused major headaches for the party.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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PaaS let developers skip infrastructure headaches.—
Vincentas Grinius,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaders have since reached an agreement to de-escalate tensions, temporarily lowering the duties to 30% on the United States’ side and 10% on China’s part.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Other than writing games and chuffa, one of the duties of the writers was to serve as a sherpa for the different comedian guests who’d come on.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each day should include module training, role-play assignments and specific sales activities, all outlined in a daily checklist.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But a subjective review of IL assignments over the past five years suggests this wave of early-September injuries is more notable than in recent seasons.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chores. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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