1
as in taxes
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
the shop at the airport charges no duty on tourist memorabilia
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2
as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
the regular duties of a lifeguard
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3
as in responsibilities
something one must do because of prior agreement
I must obey the call of duty and serve my country
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Recent Examples of duties
Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
De la Espriella has always expressed pride in his dual citizenship, but naturalized US citizens swear a pledge of allegiance that could be in conflict with the duties of a foreign head of state.
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Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Your 4th House of Home draws attention as emotional Moon there opposes responsible Saturn in 10th House of Career, so needs and public duties meet halfway.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Last year, the San Francisco Fed took a crack at it, saying men were both pulled out of the labor force because of schooling or caretaking duties and pushed out due to a mismatch in skills or a disability.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.
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Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.
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Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Høiby has no royal title, performs no official duties and is not in the line of succession.
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Gwladys Fouche,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
De la Espriella has always expressed pride in his dual citizenship, but naturalized US citizens swear a pledge of allegiance that could be in conflict with the duties of a foreign head of state.
—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Your 4th House of Home draws attention as emotional Moon there opposes responsible Saturn in 10th House of Career, so needs and public duties meet halfway.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Last year, the San Francisco Fed took a crack at it, saying men were both pulled out of the labor force because of schooling or caretaking duties and pushed out due to a mismatch in skills or a disability.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.
—
Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.
—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Høiby has no royal title, performs no official duties and is not in the line of succession.
—
Gwladys Fouche,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duties
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Earlier, a cooperative sextile from Jupiter steadies nerves and supports practical tasks, clear promises, and useful teamwork.
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Having a stronger core will reduce the load placed on your spine and can help prevent strain during tasks that involve lifting, bending, and reaching.
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Certification meets robotics Industry groups view certification as becoming increasingly important as autonomous machines take on more responsibilities in industrial settings.
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While his professional responsibilities continue to grow, Ronan remains focused on the human side of recovery.
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The companies that get the most out of that partnership are the ones whose executives treat a fourteen-year-old's presence in the office as worth taking seriously with real assignments and a few honest minutes about what good work looks like.
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Engen and Hudson were stripped of their committee assignments following the incident.
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Free time is sometimes less a chance to rest than an opportunity to take inventory of our obligations.
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Most states also establish a priority system for estate debts, with expenses such as funeral costs, probate administration fees, taxes and certain secured obligations generally taking precedence over unsecured debts.
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Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture.
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The global healthcare firm gets platinum ratings for such jobs as clinical research coordinator and manufacturing engineer.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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“Duties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duties. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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