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
Leaders have since reached an agreement to de-escalate tensions, temporarily lowering the duties to 30% on the United States’ side and 10% on China’s part.
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Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
Other than writing games and chuffa, one of the duties of the writers was to serve as a sherpa for the different comedian guests who’d come on.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Like every director, activist representatives owe fiduciary duties to the company and all its shareholders.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Canadian officials had constructive talks with their Chinese counterparts about Beijing's duties during a recent visit, Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said in a statement on Friday.
—Naveen Thukral, Reuters, 15 Sep. 2025
After finishing Sunday’s postgame media duties, Calais Campbell walked into the Arizona Cardinals locker room and suddenly slowed down.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
With the Extra gig, Hough will now be the second member of his family to take on hosting duties.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued the Fed must be relieved of its duties regulating America’s banks because the US central bank has veered from its core mission.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Such duties normally reside with the executive producers who run CBS News’ various programs, one of these people says, and staffers have been left to wonder who is ultimately in charge of editorial decisions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
Other than writing games and chuffa, one of the duties of the writers was to serve as a sherpa for the different comedian guests who’d come on.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Like every director, activist representatives owe fiduciary duties to the company and all its shareholders.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Canadian officials had constructive talks with their Chinese counterparts about Beijing's duties during a recent visit, Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said in a statement on Friday.
—Naveen Thukral, Reuters, 15 Sep. 2025
After finishing Sunday’s postgame media duties, Calais Campbell walked into the Arizona Cardinals locker room and suddenly slowed down.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
With the Extra gig, Hough will now be the second member of his family to take on hosting duties.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued the Fed must be relieved of its duties regulating America’s banks because the US central bank has veered from its core mission.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Such duties normally reside with the executive producers who run CBS News’ various programs, one of these people says, and staffers have been left to wonder who is ultimately in charge of editorial decisions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duties
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With those tasks no longer requiring human involvement, workers are able to level up to more strategic roles and new career opportunities.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Identify the 20% of my activities that drive 80% of business growth, explain why I'm getting trapped in low-value urgent tasks, and create a new prioritization framework based on revenue impact, strategic importance, and competitive advantage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Parents who have no one else who can drop off and pick up their kids from school, for instance, need at least more flexibility in work hours and time off than employees who don’t have these responsibilities.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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Women also most often mentioned family-role sacrifices (like childcare and household responsibilities).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each day should include module training, role-play assignments and specific sales activities, all outlined in a daily checklist.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But a subjective review of IL assignments over the past five years suggests this wave of early-September injuries is more notable than in recent seasons.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The software giant has repeatedly encountered shortages in AI computing, exacerbated by its obligations to supply OpenAI.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The higher wages still allow people to keep up with obligations and build stronger credit profiles.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Global South's innovation ecosystem shows us that technology can emerge from and serve local needs.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Given City’s soft centre has come from a failure to cope with counter-attacks and a lack of pace to defend in a high line, Khusanov may just be the blunt force antidote Guardiola needs.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Duties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duties. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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