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 The humanoid robots, dressed in black Tau Robotics uniforms and given names such as Chelsea and Elon, perform household chores like vacuuming, cleaning kitchen counters and taking out the trash. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The Gemini Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness and sextiles Saturn in your 4th House of Home, helping routines, chores, and household responsibilities click into place. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 Your morning of chores or physical activity has imbued you with a sense of achievement and a faint, pleasurable languor. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026 For example, some are tapping into the devices for mental health advice while the robots are casually wandering around the house and doing everyday chores for the homeowner. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Lower after-school expectations Be thoughtful about overscheduling children with after-school chores as well as extracurricular activities since this is the point in the day where their ability to self-regulate is maxed out. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026 Dishwasher pods can also be used for various other household cleaning chores like tackling mug stains or wall scuffs. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026 That’s why the best moving in together advice starts weeks before the lease is signed, with honest conversations about money, chores, space and long-term goals. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Their kids get assigned daily and weekly chores, from putting out napkins at dinner to helping maintain the home. — Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

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Noun

The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 6th House of Work, Health, and Daily Habits, making small tasks, team exchanges, and wellness choices feel easier to improve.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
The risk is agreeing to a beautiful mission with blurry labor, because good vibes do not assign tasks.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of tasks

Noun

According to a GoFundMe set up to fund her ongoing treatment, severe headaches and blurred vision were among the initial symptoms Katie experienced before her cancer diagnosis.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Aviation pro Andres Celis says large roller bags that don’t fit properly in overhead bins can create unnecessary headaches during boarding as crew members try to find a place for them.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

Hope Davis as Nancy Reagan Hope Davis plays Nancy Reagan, who, beyond her duties as first lady, was one of her husband’s closest confidantes and wielded considerable influence behind the scenes during his presidency.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Homeowners reported a swift meeting at which officers discussed a reorganization of their specific duties and the hiring of an elevator expert to fix the chronically malfunctioning, overloaded elevators.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of duties

Noun

The Republican nominee also said the work agreements that allow many state employees to perform their jobs remotely need reform as well.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
While the good-paying white-collar jobs in the ‘burbs are getting slashed, the substantial workforce Capital One inherited from Discover in the city of Chicago largely has been spared.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of jobs

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Perhaps better health and shorter assignments will help Cabrera harness his high-end velocity and create greater separation between his fastball and a unique changeup.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The new assignments could give Harris-Dawson a base of support the next time there’s a vote on his presidency.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026