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
This strategy allows workers to concentrate on more complex tasks while robots handle transportation duties.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
While many associated the Jacksonville Roar with their spirit and pep on the field at games, both the mother-daughter duo emphasize that their duties upon upholding the Florida franchise's cheerleader title expand beyond the sidelines, too.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
As for the core cheerleader duties on the field, the traditional responsibility to cheer — which is literally spelled out within the title itself — is surprisingly no longer, the mother-daughter duo clarify.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton has reset her royal role upon her return to public duties one year after revealing her cancer diagnosis.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Rafale is a multi-role fighter jet that can fulfill tasks ranging from air-defense/air policing missions, nuclear deterrence duties, power projection and deployments for external missions, deep strike missions, air support for ground forces, and reconnaissance missions.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
Harry and his American wife, Duchess Meghan, dropped their royal duties in Britain and moved to the United States in 2020.
—Lisa Richwine, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
He is set to begin his duties as county manager on March 24.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
Seacrest officially took over hosting duties from Pat Sajak on September 9, 2024, ushering in the show's 42nd season.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
While many associated the Jacksonville Roar with their spirit and pep on the field at games, both the mother-daughter duo emphasize that their duties upon upholding the Florida franchise's cheerleader title expand beyond the sidelines, too.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
As for the core cheerleader duties on the field, the traditional responsibility to cheer — which is literally spelled out within the title itself — is surprisingly no longer, the mother-daughter duo clarify.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton has reset her royal role upon her return to public duties one year after revealing her cancer diagnosis.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Rafale is a multi-role fighter jet that can fulfill tasks ranging from air-defense/air policing missions, nuclear deterrence duties, power projection and deployments for external missions, deep strike missions, air support for ground forces, and reconnaissance missions.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
Harry and his American wife, Duchess Meghan, dropped their royal duties in Britain and moved to the United States in 2020.
—Lisa Richwine, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
He is set to begin his duties as county manager on March 24.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
Seacrest officially took over hosting duties from Pat Sajak on September 9, 2024, ushering in the show's 42nd season.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duties
Noun
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To achieve peak performance, organizations must establish crystal-clear roles and responsibilities.—
Anjai Lal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Specifically, the senior casualty actuary performs a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments associated with aspects of property and casualty insurance rate regulation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the senior casualty actuary provides support for assignments requested by or in concert with the commissioner and other department branches, as required.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Duties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duties. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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