1
as in tax
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 task
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly
the regular duties of a lifeguard
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3
as in obligation
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 duty
There’s a lot of reason to like these odds as Raphinha is averaging 3.68 shots per 90 minutes on the year, 0.15 xG per shot (well above average), and will likely assume penalty duties in the absence of Lewandowski.
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Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump’s trade war has troubled markets and retail stocks in particular in recent weeks, especially his 145% duty on China .
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
On Monday, the Coeur d’Alene City Attorney's office said that five men associated with a private security firm were facing a range of charges, including battery, false imprisonment and security agent duty violations.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Target imports about 30 percent of its product assortment from China, which now faces 145-percent duties.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
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Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump’s trade war has troubled markets and retail stocks in particular in recent weeks, especially his 145% duty on China .
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
On Monday, the Coeur d’Alene City Attorney's office said that five men associated with a private security firm were facing a range of charges, including battery, false imprisonment and security agent duty violations.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Target imports about 30 percent of its product assortment from China, which now faces 145-percent duties.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duty
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Semiconductors power most of the technology products of today’s ecosystem, and industry observers warned the cost could trickle down to consumers should Trump decide to impose an import tax on the chips or the products that host them.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Motorists, who make up the vast majority of transportation users, contribute 75% of the funding through the gas tax, other taxes and fees.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here are key events in Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols' twisted plot leading up to the terrorist attack and significant moments after the tragedy, including the journey to justice and in the task of remembering what happened with a world-class memorial.—
Todd Pendleton,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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What has been interesting is that it’s helped break kitchen tasks down into more manageable tasks.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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This idea, that Israel’s conduct in Gaza is in line with the U.S. military’s understanding of its own legal obligations, has become the general consensus among American military lawyers and their allies in the academy in recent years.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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The masters of ballyhoo chopped it up on the delicate handling of awards campaigns, the elusiveness of Gen Z consumers and how marketing around blockbusters and franchises is now a year-round obligation to keep fans engaged and interested.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sure enough, in early 2024, PJ took a job as an avionics technician at Tinker.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Since her charges were reduced to a misdemeanor, she was allowed to continue her job teaching.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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When freed from this responsibility, women can pursue education that increases their earning potential by as much as twenty-five percent for each additional year in school.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But adulthood can also come with come with a mountain of responsibility, from paying your own bills to deciding where to live, which can can be overwhelming to navigate all at once.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lillie Davidson is a general assignment reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and a TCU student studying journalism (Go Frogs!).—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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Among the ruins, the most important school assignment left is to live despite it all.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Late last year, the district launched an initiative that provides cash payments for 12 months to 251 students with a demonstrated financial need who are pursuing health careers.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duty. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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