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call of duty

NOUN
draft
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conscription lottery selection
STRONG
allotment assignment impressment induction levy recruiting registration
WEAK
call-up letter from Uncle Sam roll call selective service
NOUN
duty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accountability burden charge liability loyalty
STRONG
allegiance amenability answerability conscience deference devoir faithfulness honesty integrity obedience pledge respect reverence
WEAK
accountableness good faith
Antonyms
STRONG
disdain dishonesty dishonor disloyalty disobedience disregard disrespect treachery
WEAK
faithlessness inconstancy irresponsibility
NOUN
line of duty
Synonyms
WEAK
assignment workload

Example Sentences

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The details rarely matter, but the call of duty always does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

The city’s reporters and anchors with roots in the community go beyond the call of duty in a time of devastation and loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025

But in the end, he answered the true call of duty.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2023

They wanted Taylor to have a Medal of Honor, the military’s highest decoration given to service members who go above and beyond the call of duty, often risking their lives through selfless acts of valor.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

May your ears never ring with the call of duty.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys