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 Hope Davis as Nancy Reagan Hope Davis plays Nancy Reagan, who, beyond her duties as first lady, was one of her husband’s closest confidantes and wielded considerable influence behind the scenes during his presidency. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 Homeowners reported a swift meeting at which officers discussed a reorganization of their specific duties and the hiring of an elevator expert to fix the chronically malfunctioning, overloaded elevators. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 After stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and relocating to California, Harry and Meghan signed major deals in Hollywood. — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Middleton announced her remission in early 2025 and gradually resumed her duties. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026 However, the underlying statutory duties did not change, which produces an unusual situation for borrowers. — Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the actual investors, individuals, pension boards, state treasurers, and city comptrollers who take their fiduciary duties seriously and want to do right by their constituents, keep investing. — Dr. Andrew M. Hutter, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 So, those duties would have landed squarely on the shoulders of Mann or perhaps even rookie Christian Anderson if the Hornets didn’t scour the market for some reinforcement at the position. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 Typically, PAs are putting in 60-hour workweeks, and their duties can include everything from running errands to cleaning up messes to managing the general public when filming takes place in a location and impedes foot or car traffic. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 6th House of Work, Health, and Daily Habits, making small tasks, team exchanges, and wellness choices feel easier to improve.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
The risk is agreeing to a beautiful mission with blurry labor, because good vibes do not assign tasks.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of tasks

Noun

But when a traumatic drunken night resurfaces, Júlía must confront shame, family responsibilities and the courage to tell her own story, reads the logline.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
According to Kopel, if Ability ceased operations, its intellectual property and responsibilities would return to the center.

— Shannon Cuthrell, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of responsibilities

Noun

Perhaps better health and shorter assignments will help Cabrera harness his high-end velocity and create greater separation between his fastball and a unique changeup.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The new assignments could give Harris-Dawson a base of support the next time there’s a vote on his presidency.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of assignments

Noun

Since the early 1980s, their summer and weekend retreat from social obligations had been a 300-acre estate in South Kent.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
There were plenty of options, from excursions and cultural experiences to restaurants and time by the pool or beach, but none felt like obligations.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of obligations

Noun

Denver is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026 and has laid off 169 city workers, cut city services and left hundreds of city jobs unfilled because of the budget squeeze.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
New headquarters, new jobs The combined company will establish Southeast offices in Sandy Springs at the headquarters of Cox Communications.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of jobs

Noun

As each character assigns the snow’s meaning according to their needs, the village begins to fracture.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
This might not be that time, with major needs still at play, namely 3-point spacing, a starting shooting guard, and another big body for the power rotation.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

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