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as in blame
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right
responsibility for the accident lies with the driver who was speeding
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as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
I had the responsibility of closing up the shop at night
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as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
the newspaper publisher should hire kids of greater responsibility to deliver its papers
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Recent Examples of responsibility
That means guests will be able to hop aboard superyachts from Monaco to Palm Beach to Dubai and host private events onboard without the responsibility of actually owning a vessel themselves.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Public safety is the most fundamental responsibility of municipal government.
—Gregory Tony, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The production was heavier, the responsibilities were clearer and rhythm followed.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Public safety is the most fundamental responsibility of municipal government.
—Gregory Tony, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The production was heavier, the responsibilities were clearer and rhythm followed.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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Kondayya puts some of the blame for the crash on the city, alleging the backhoe was parked illegally.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of harboring Pakistani militant groups; both sides deny targeting civilians while trading blame for attacks.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Other obligations, like unpaid child support, may also result in account restrictions or seizures through court or administrative orders.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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However, Canada’s Online Streaming Act disadvantages American companies and undermines competitiveness by requiring streaming companies to subsidize and promote Canadian content over their own productions through discriminatory obligations that Canadian broadcasters do not face.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Aim for clear headlines and concise notes, and agree on timelines to ensure your reputation reflects focus and reliability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In an effort to strengthen the long-term reliability of Connecticut’s freight rail network, the Connecticut Department of Transportation awarded $20 million in grants through the Rail Freight Infrastructure Program.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The American always had the engine and work rate to flit between defensive and attacking duties in a central midfield berth.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Minnetonka Fire Department classified Johnson's death as a line-of-duty death.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Its extensive menu ranges from advanced biohacking and LED therapy to DNA testing aimed at identifying hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and nutritional needs, as well as bespoke sleep programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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With Lauer starting the season in the rotation, the Jays have a clear need for length in the bullpen.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The pressures facing the Trona plant have built steadily over years of rising energy prices, increasing regulatory burdens, and growing compliance costs under California’s Cap and Invest program.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Their collaboration helped lift an enormous burden from this young woman.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Maxwell’s drive, commitment to quality journalism and development of intentional career goals were inspiring.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Materials, produce, and products are sourced locally wherever possible and chef Mauro Colagreco’s commitment to circular gastronomy further reinforces the hotel’s eco-conscious approach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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