chore

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How does the noun chore contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of chore are assignment, duty, job, stint, and task. While all these words mean "a piece of work to be done," chore implies a minor routine activity necessary for maintaining a household or farm.

every child was assigned chores

When could assignment be used to replace chore?

While the synonyms assignment and chore are close in meaning, assignment implies a definite limited task assigned by one in authority.

a reporter's assignment

When is duty a more appropriate choice than chore?

In some situations, the words duty and chore are roughly equivalent. However, duty implies an obligation to perform or responsibility for performance.

the duties of a lifeguard

When is it sensible to use job instead of chore?

The meanings of job and chore largely overlap; however, job applies to a piece of work voluntarily performed; it may sometimes suggest difficulty or importance.

the job of turning the company around

Where would stint be a reasonable alternative to chore?

The words stint and chore can be used in similar contexts, but stint implies a carefully allotted or measured quantity of assigned work or service.

a 2-month stint as a reporter

When might task be a better fit than chore?

The words task and chore are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, task implies work imposed by a person in authority or an employer or by circumstance.

charged with a variety of tasks

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chore Things like house rules, chores, who sleeps where, discipline and screen time are all topics for discussion. Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025 This time, the Seven tidy up the house with Snow White, who calls the shots, delegates the tasks, and shrewdly chips away at the notion of household chores as purely women’s work. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025 Maple is an organization tool that helps parents manage schedules and household chores. Madeline Mitchell, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 Pre-show beauty may seem like a chore, between strict time frames, dress rehearsals, and finding the right look to set the mood. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chore
Noun
  • But as Vulcan delays compounded, SpaceX ended up with more task orders by the final year of the Phase 2 contracts — and with the one switch so far, ULA ended up with 25 missions to SpaceX’s 23.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Known for projects such as 30 St Mary Axe in London, the Hearst Tower in New York, and Berlin’s Reichstag, the firm brought a distinctly global sensibility to the task of restoring an international icon.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Avantree Cord Organizer $7 at Amazon Cord clutter is a universal travel headache.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
  • While blazes like this one can be a major headache for people, fire is also a critical part of South Florida’s ecosystem — particularly the Everglades.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For example: Department of Defense: Plans to eliminate up to 60,000 civilian jobs, representing a 5% to 8% reduction in its civilian workforce.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Anyone who worked at that law firm would not be allowed to take a job in government.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Trump's advisers are in intensive deliberations about the exact scope of the import duties to be imposed, which officials have described as affecting trillions of dollars' worth of trade.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Even with that understanding, Jenkins has been relieved of his duties.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Angels designated for assignment relievers José Quijada and Ángel Perdomo to make room for Johnson and Rule 5 draft pick Garrett McDaniels, who also made the team.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • David Villar, who was out of options, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Chore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chore. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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