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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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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
Salma Hayek has been beating the drum for chicly embracing your gray hairs for some time now, amid all her other duties and diary dates.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Service providers are wary of costs and practicalities that would come with new legal duties to police.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Ahead of her hosting duties, the stand-up comedian made her mark in a gold silk satin Prabal Gurung column gown featuring an overskirt and rosette detail at the hip.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.
—Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
The streamer has held talks with Dwyane Wade about a position with studio and/or game duties in play, sources briefed on the discussions said.
—Andrew Marchand, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Frankly, both have made their cases to be relieved of their duties.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
His additional numbers this season are not the result of any slacking off in other duties or moving into a more central position.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Service providers are wary of costs and practicalities that would come with new legal duties to police.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Ahead of her hosting duties, the stand-up comedian made her mark in a gold silk satin Prabal Gurung column gown featuring an overskirt and rosette detail at the hip.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.
—Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
The streamer has held talks with Dwyane Wade about a position with studio and/or game duties in play, sources briefed on the discussions said.
—Andrew Marchand, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Frankly, both have made their cases to be relieved of their duties.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
His additional numbers this season are not the result of any slacking off in other duties or moving into a more central position.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duties
Noun
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Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.Ira Belsky, 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
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Share examples such as being chosen for high-stakes assignments or receiving praise in an organization-wide newsletter.Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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An organizing resolution to approve committee assignments and allow the panels to begin conducting business was not addressed but is expected to be approved by early next week.Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
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Tech leaders should prepare to comply with obligations for high-risk AI systems, including data quality, risk management and quality assurance systems, and enabling human oversight.Andrew Duncan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Companies that proactively plug wells or maintain higher environmental standards could qualify for tax credits that offset their ELT obligations.Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Duties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duties. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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