DEVOIRS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

devoirs

noun

plural of devoir

as in duties

something one must do because of prior agreement patient confidentiality has long been an integral part of a physician's professional devoir

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Noun

All the duties remain, just somewhere more restorative than the Oval Office.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 July 2026
Any tariffs that result from these investigations could be stacked on top of other duties.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of duties

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The Unified Government as of publication time did not answer questions seeking to understand how the ownership change would affect the property or its bond obligations.

— Sofi Zeman July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Those state obligations can materially increase an athlete’s overall tax responsibility, Koenigsberg mentioned.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of obligations

Noun

Putting them in some different responsibilities on both ends of the floor this year is going to be important from my standpoint, too.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
According to Gottman Institute guidance on combining finances and responsibilities, couples should talk through the practical numbers before boxes get packed.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of responsibilities

Noun

The Sun in your 7th House of Relationships opposes Pluto in your sign, intensifying the push-pull between your needs and someone else’s expectations.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
The Police Department also works with business partners, including private security companies, to address safety needs, according to Smith.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of needs

Noun

Larger projects get steady funding through multiple years, so that researchers can hire staff, design and purchase equipment, and make commitments to other involved institutions or people, such as patients undergoing treatments.

— Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Together, these commitments reinforced the strength of long-term demand while increasing pressure on OEMs and suppliers to raise production.

— Alex Krutz, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of commitments

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