chore
Example Sentences
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Cleaning becomes less of a chore and more of a small, sensory pleasure—something I don’t mind returning to, night after night.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Brands are trying to elevate brushing and flossing from a tedious chore to an indulgent ritual.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
It's a chore we all have to do regularly but in 1975 Nationwide went grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
It’s unfortunate that the final season seems more of a chore than a holiday treat for loyal viewers, but by this point, “Stranger Things” appears bulletproof, regardless of quality.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 30, 2025
When we get inside, Liz is actually setting the table—doing a chore like a normal kid, like there’s no standardized test or college application hanging over her.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.