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
At the time of the attack, Shivani was allegedly sleeping in the hall while her mother was doing chores with the door open, the Deccan Herald reported.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
This will enable you to do chores or enjoy some downtime.
—Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
Little sparks of achievement also come from doing chores or any of my enjoyable or meaningful activities.
—Alex Korb, Ph.d., CNBC, 4 May 2026
The two had been arguing just a few hours earlier over Sweeney’s reluctance to do chores around the house, his grandfather told police.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Ann and Pat later moved to a 10-acre farm east of Franktown, where Schrader gardened, raised hens, spoiled cats and hoisted 50-pound bales of hay among other chores for the family’s eight horses.
—Billie Stanton, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Shared task visibility can help track chores, errands, and routines, reducing the need for one parent to verbally coordinate every detail.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Roomba Plus 505 puts an end to your cleaning chores.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The move comes as many companies are increasingly looking to agents — AI capable of taking on and executing relatively complex tasks — as a way to boost employee productivity and automate rote chores.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
This will enable you to do chores or enjoy some downtime.
—Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
Little sparks of achievement also come from doing chores or any of my enjoyable or meaningful activities.
—Alex Korb, Ph.d., CNBC, 4 May 2026
The two had been arguing just a few hours earlier over Sweeney’s reluctance to do chores around the house, his grandfather told police.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Ann and Pat later moved to a 10-acre farm east of Franktown, where Schrader gardened, raised hens, spoiled cats and hoisted 50-pound bales of hay among other chores for the family’s eight horses.
—Billie Stanton, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Shared task visibility can help track chores, errands, and routines, reducing the need for one parent to verbally coordinate every detail.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Roomba Plus 505 puts an end to your cleaning chores.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The move comes as many companies are increasingly looking to agents — AI capable of taking on and executing relatively complex tasks — as a way to boost employee productivity and automate rote chores.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chores
Noun
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Leeks also have the same growing needs as onions, and planting them in the same bed can simplify your gardening tasks.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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The first trimester Maple prides herself on cramming her schedule with meetings, juggling multiple tasks and constantly being on the go.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Hantavirus, a rare disease typically caused by exposure to infected rodents’ urine or feces, can cause headaches, fever, gastrointestinal issues and respiratory problems.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Patient groups are jockeying for exemptions from Medicaid work requirements, but the unusually fast implementation timeline for states is causing headaches.—
John Wilkerson,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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However, that run would prove brief, with Staubach claiming starting duties for good upon his return.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Quince actually breaks down the price for each item on its site, revealing the cost for materials, packaging, freight and handling, duties, taxes and other fees.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Mom worked multiple jobs while also studying but sacrificed everything to make sure her son and daughter could have a bright future.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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And thousands of jobs have been cut in the process, with web infrastructure company Cloudflare and cryptocurrency firm Coinbase among the latest to announce staff cuts.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Utilityman Kiké Hernández and reliever Brusdar Graterol began rehabilitation assignments this week.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The University of Illinois reportedly postponed all final exams and assignments scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chores. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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