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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
Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors have also opposed that request, saying the conduct at issue in the indictment isn’t within the scope of his official duties, which, under the Supreme Court’s ruling, means it can still be prosecuted.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Rebecca Toman, vice president of the firm's survey business unit, said those new titles may or may not come with more duties.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Everyone understood that the latter included both excise taxes and tariff duties, and most anticipated that these levies would be the principal sources of federal revenue.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
British pop star Rita Ora will share hosting duties with Seacrest, and Dayanara Torres will co-host from Puerto Rico.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Can Thomas Brown handle both offensive play calling and head coaching duties?
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
The company has since hired a new executive, Nicolle Pangis, to take on his duties.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors have also opposed that request, saying the conduct at issue in the indictment isn’t within the scope of his official duties, which, under the Supreme Court’s ruling, means it can still be prosecuted.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Rebecca Toman, vice president of the firm's survey business unit, said those new titles may or may not come with more duties.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Everyone understood that the latter included both excise taxes and tariff duties, and most anticipated that these levies would be the principal sources of federal revenue.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
British pop star Rita Ora will share hosting duties with Seacrest, and Dayanara Torres will co-host from Puerto Rico.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Can Thomas Brown handle both offensive play calling and head coaching duties?
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
The company has since hired a new executive, Nicolle Pangis, to take on his duties.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duties
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Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Membership and responsibilities of the National Energy Council are being developed now.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Players on rehab assignments will be prohibited from using GMS Field’s facilities and will instead train at the club’s player development complex nearby.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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These short-term assignments could convert to longer-term arrangements.Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Your employees should know how privacy impacts their roles and how to uphold obligations.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How Data And Technology Can Help Cross-border employment means international payroll compliance, tax obligations, work permits, visas and distinctly different legal frameworks.Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Duties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duties. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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