DUTIES Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

duties

noun

plural of duty

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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as in tasks

a piece of work that needs to be done regularly the regular duties of a lifeguard

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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 Miss Manners suspects that many would be miffed — not only the mothers absent that day, but also (and perhaps especially) the non-parents who are gracious about concessions made to parents when their personal duties conflict with work. —

Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 After the test, the system had to be taken off so the ship could return to its usual duties. —

Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026 Six Cook County judges tied to Operation Greylord — a federal investigation of public corruption in Chicago — were relieved of their judicial duties. —

Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was stripped of his royal titles and honors by Charles last year, after stepping back from royal public duties in 2019. —

Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 4 May 2026 Conversely, state governors have the same ability when the federal government fails to perform their duties, under the Ninth and Tenth amendments. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 Mickey Mouse was hugely popular in Germany (including personally with Hitler), but Germany imposed hefty duties on the import of foreign films after the Nazis came to power, bringing Mickey Mouse’s broad viewership to a halt. —

Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026 In a statement to 9 News, a spokesperson for the Montessori Academy said the worker was removed from his duties and that the center immediately reported the matter to the police and regulatory authority. —

Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 Franchise legend Jason Varitek, also a member of Cora’s staff, was relieved of his duties as well and will be reassigned to a different role that has yet to be announced, the club said. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026

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Noun

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
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