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as in tasks
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
everyone in this household is expected to do weekly chores
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as in headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
cleaning everything out of the attic was a real chore
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Recent Examples of chores
Chinese humanoid makers pay companies like X-Humanoid up to $150 an hour for physical interaction data, depending on the complexities of these chores, said Jiang Weilai, head of the facility X-Humanoid.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, bringing attention to schedules, systems, health habits, chores, and process gaps.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Some gardening chores, like watering and weeding, can and shouldcontinue all summer long, even during spells of extreme heat.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
August 23 – September 22 Morning chores move smoother with gentle structure.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Even one of the worst chores can be done with flair.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
As the almighty Sun forms a friendly sextile to wounded healer Chiron in your 4th House of Home, check-ins and chores align without friction at home.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Turns out, tackling chores and big projects with a friend or two could be a boon to your mental health.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Each day, truckloads of prisoners were transported to farms and timber sites to chop cotton, cut wood and perform other chores to help stabilize the economy.
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Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, bringing attention to schedules, systems, health habits, chores, and process gaps.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Some gardening chores, like watering and weeding, can and shouldcontinue all summer long, even during spells of extreme heat.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
August 23 – September 22 Morning chores move smoother with gentle structure.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Even one of the worst chores can be done with flair.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
As the almighty Sun forms a friendly sextile to wounded healer Chiron in your 4th House of Home, check-ins and chores align without friction at home.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Turns out, tackling chores and big projects with a friend or two could be a boon to your mental health.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Each day, truckloads of prisoners were transported to farms and timber sites to chop cotton, cut wood and perform other chores to help stabilize the economy.
—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chores
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Boston Dynamics said the same AI training methods used to teach Atlas celebratory football movements are also being applied to warehouse automation and manufacturing tasks.
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According to Argentina’s Ministry of Defense, the dogs are trained to operate in complex disaster environments and perform two critical tasks alongside their handlers – locating survivors and recovering victims trapped beneath collapsed structures.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
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Americans who have health insurance say prior authorization is the healthcare system’s biggest burden, causing administrative headaches while care is kept out of reach.
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On Friday, Ohtani handed back over pitch-calling duties, communicating with head shakes and nods instead of the PitchCom buttons on his arm.
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Kiss will officially take over on July 20 and is currently concluding his duties with the Queensland Reds Super Rugby side.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Employers added 57,000 jobs last month, about half of what economists had expected.
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Rehabilitation assignments, promotions and demotions often become part of the development process, particularly for pitchers returning from major surgeries.
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The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.
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“Chores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chores. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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