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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2
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
Completing all of these domestic chores has taken a toll on her.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Eldest daughters might help take care of their younger siblings, do chores around the house or take on their parents' emotional baggage when things get tough, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Mowing your grass is one of those yard chores that has to be done, no matter what the weather.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Silently, Ed Gein — whose on-screen avatars have haunted American pop culture since his pattern of murder and grave-robbing became public in 1957 — does chores on the family farm.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Parents can also build a child's emotional regulation skills by encouraging them to wait during activities or participate in simple chores, such as cleaning up after themselves, Boutakidis said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Across videos and staged demonstrations through 2024 and 2025, Optimus has been shown walking with improved gait dynamics, performing basic manipulation and household-style chores, completing simple pick-and-place operations, and interacting in staged social settings.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Some can inspire family sing-alongs and dance parties, others offer an opportunity to put together a meal or to do other chores, uninterrupted.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Parents can set up savings goals and assign chores for an allowance through the apps, too.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Eldest daughters might help take care of their younger siblings, do chores around the house or take on their parents' emotional baggage when things get tough, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Mowing your grass is one of those yard chores that has to be done, no matter what the weather.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Silently, Ed Gein — whose on-screen avatars have haunted American pop culture since his pattern of murder and grave-robbing became public in 1957 — does chores on the family farm.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Parents can also build a child's emotional regulation skills by encouraging them to wait during activities or participate in simple chores, such as cleaning up after themselves, Boutakidis said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Across videos and staged demonstrations through 2024 and 2025, Optimus has been shown walking with improved gait dynamics, performing basic manipulation and household-style chores, completing simple pick-and-place operations, and interacting in staged social settings.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Some can inspire family sing-alongs and dance parties, others offer an opportunity to put together a meal or to do other chores, uninterrupted.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
Parents can set up savings goals and assign chores for an allowance through the apps, too.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chores
Noun
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Elon Musk and other AI leaders continue to insist that artificial general intelligence (AGI)—an AI that can think and learn like a human, across many tasks—is on the horizon.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Despite taking on extra tasks in hopes of landing a promotion, her career at the company never advanced.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And constant headaches coming from upstairs.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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But that will not solve all their scheduling headaches.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If Patullo can’t figure it out soon, coach Nick Sirianni might have to consider stepping in and taking over play-calling duties.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The tour, with German musician Anika Nilles taking drum duties, launches Sunday, June 7, at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, the first of two nights.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When asked about whether as many as 300,000 workers could lose their jobs, Vought emphasized the administration’s broader goal of shrinking Washington’s reach.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The move means crucial jobs data will not be released on schedule, clouding the outlook for the Federal Reserve just weeks ahead of its next meeting.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The majority — or 57% of the conversations analyzed — related to curriculum development, like designing lesson plans and assignments.—
Lee V. Gaines,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The six-week course, according to a syllabus, blends positive thinking with business and money strategies, offering advice on how to outwork the competition, manage ego, overcome failure and set goals — with homework assignments included.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Chores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chores. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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