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 Errands, chores, or work needs may bump against your desire for ease, beauty, or personal space. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026 Yard chores such as mowing and raking are part of homeownership. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 Such scenario competitions included household chores, like washing laundry, folding clothes, and cleaning up living rooms, according to the Chinese state media publication the Global Times. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 Chelsea handles house chores, while Elon and Tony handle recurring visits and deep cleans. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Those differences could translate to slightly greater ease performing daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and doing chores. — Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026 Surviving a tough day tops the list at 48%, followed by caring for mental health (36%), completing a difficult task (33%) and even finishing basic chores like laundry (31%). — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 At just 4, Willow already joins her parents for their daily chores, though she is not yet expected to carry much responsibility. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 Haver, author of The New York Times bestseller The New Menopause, owns six weighted vests and wears one about an hour a day during Zoom calls, treadmill walks and chores. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Once a process to curate guest lists for elaborate events, now restaurateurs can fire off a quick direct message to an influencer between kitchen tasks.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Summary Chinese economist Tang Min states AI reshapes job tasks more than eliminating positions, creating new roles despite global anxiety.

— Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of tasks

Noun

Welch did not remove Benton from his committee assignments and other caucus duties until February.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The threat of shortages pushed countries across Asia to impose export bans, cut import duties, and start rationing fuel to maintain supplies.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of duties

Noun

In Georgia, the lieutenant governor wields immense power in the state Senate by presiding over floor debates and making committee assignments that give him control over what bills reach the floor for a vote.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
What-if scenarios let managers test different task assignments before changing the active plan.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026