chore
Example Sentences
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"MP3 players were clunky, storage was limited, and managing your music library felt like a chore," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
When he needed a steel bracket for a household chore, he designed one and sent the plans to Sendcutsend, an on-demand manufacturer, which quickly turned it into a physical product.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
For the spouse handling the finances, it might sound like a big chore, but it can actually be a way to put down the mental load.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
A sharp knife is, counterintuitively, a safer one, and it turns everyday prep from a chore into something closer to pleasure.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
Zvezda chewed on the side of the wooden cart while Anya went about her chore.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.