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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
Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Less populous locations can deal with employees having to take on more responsibilities at the same pay with little chance for promotion.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
But many residents question whether the McChrystal report will shine a light on what exactly went wrong or whether county officials will ever accept full responsibility for their mistakes.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Homeownership comes with a wide range of responsibilities that renters don't have, such as mowing the lawn, performing routine maintenance, repairs and other unpleasant tasks, Ressler explained.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Less populous locations can deal with employees having to take on more responsibilities at the same pay with little chance for promotion.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
But many residents question whether the McChrystal report will shine a light on what exactly went wrong or whether county officials will ever accept full responsibility for their mistakes.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Homeownership comes with a wide range of responsibilities that renters don't have, such as mowing the lawn, performing routine maintenance, repairs and other unpleasant tasks, Ressler explained.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
Noun
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Don’t look to nobody else or point blame at somebody else because you ain’t reached or tapped into your blessings yet.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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The balance of the blame fell on the college, according to the judge.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
Noun
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What's, what are, what is a citizen's obligation now?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 July 2025
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Redstone has borrowed heavily to meet debt obligations, including a $186-million term loan from Larry Ellison last year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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What are your compliance and reliability requirements?—
Alex Gudilko,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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For reasons including product safety and reliability, battery technology discoveries take years to reach the marketplace.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Trump has set a July 9 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs, but trade talks have run into obstacles including discussions over duties on farm goods, steel and car parts.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In early 2025, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Canadian lumber, pushing duties as high as 35%.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Those with insufficient insurance or none at all will rely heavily on FEMA’s Individual Assistance program, which supports survivors with needs like temporary housing and home repairs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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This team favorite keeps your fitness goals on track—and, for many of us, it’s helped reduce screen time by cutting the need to constantly check our phones.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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That’s a burden for working students who balance jobs with education.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Funding Changes Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee, which oversees the program, are proposing to shift more of the financial burden for the food stamps program onto states.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The partnership was formed through equal equity commitments from WMG and Bain Capital.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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And the software vendor demonstrated a commitment to innovate.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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