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as in liable
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
the state laws hold pet owners responsible for any damage or injury done by improperly restrained animals
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
our regular babysitter is very responsible
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Recent Examples of responsible
There is a lot of exceptional rum out there to choose from, and Mount Gay has been responsible for a fair share of it.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Good night vision depends on various factors beyond nutrition, including the health of your retina and the presence of rod cells responsible for low-light vision.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Max Martin and Shellback, the songwriter/superproducer duo responsible for many of the biggest hits of the past 30 years, have inked new partnership with HarbourView, the company announced on Wednesday.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Which debts are surviving family members responsible for when someone dies?
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsible
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Good night vision depends on various factors beyond nutrition, including the health of your retina and the presence of rod cells responsible for low-light vision.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Max Martin and Shellback, the songwriter/superproducer duo responsible for many of the biggest hits of the past 30 years, have inked new partnership with HarbourView, the company announced on Wednesday.
—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Which debts are surviving family members responsible for when someone dies?
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsible
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Even with a stellar starting rotation and a lineup of superstar hitters, a World Series can be lost if the Dodgers remain liable to cough up leads in the final innings.
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Whether a spouse becomes liable often depends on factors such as joint ownership of the debt, co-signer status, state laws and the structure of the deceased person's estate.
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But the systems are only as reliable as their sources, and are prone to misinformation and manipulation.
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Amodei predicts that, over the next five to ten years, AI will achieve, among other things, the reliable prevention and treatment of nearly all natural infectious disease, the elimination of most cancer, the prevention of Alzheimer’s and a doubling of the human lifespan.
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Videos have flooded social media platforms in the hours since the earthquakes hit Venezuela, with people both inside and outside the country using them to gauge the extent of the destruction, and check if the homes of uncontactable family members are safe.
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Police said in a news release Thursday afternoon that Caprice and her child have been found safe.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.
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The Marlins improve to 38-38 and are an MLB-best 12-4 in June.
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Yet stocks fell Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and traders are pricing in the chance of a rate hike as soon as September.
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The article posits that true calm stems not from certainty, but from clear, consistent signals, akin to a jazz band's steady bass line.
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“Responsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsible. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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