1
as in blames
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 duties
something one must do because of prior agreement
I had the responsibility of closing up the shop at night
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Recent Examples of responsibilities
The role of other major hosts, including Fallon, became more prominent as discussions widened to the broader responsibilities and vulnerabilities faced by late-night hosts.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Maybe your colleagues keep switching things up, leaving you with more responsibilities.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Although the responsibilities there were similar, more laws govern his current work.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Your body begins to abandon you, but remaining are your responsibilities, a lot of which are self-imposed.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Those who aren’t are either disabled, have caregiving responsibilities, an illness or health condition that prevents them from working or are attending school, and are exempt.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
That has raised questions from fans—and executives around the league—over whether Brady can fairly handle both responsibilities, or whether his access as broadcaster could give Las Vegas an unfair advantage.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Sep. 2025
According to a Principal Financial report, more than 60% of workers who juggle both responsibilities worry about burnout.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Navigating Challenging Conversations – As AI shifts roles and responsibilities, tensions will rise; effective negotiation and relational skills are critical.
—Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Maybe your colleagues keep switching things up, leaving you with more responsibilities.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Although the responsibilities there were similar, more laws govern his current work.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Your body begins to abandon you, but remaining are your responsibilities, a lot of which are self-imposed.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Those who aren’t are either disabled, have caregiving responsibilities, an illness or health condition that prevents them from working or are attending school, and are exempt.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
That has raised questions from fans—and executives around the league—over whether Brady can fairly handle both responsibilities, or whether his access as broadcaster could give Las Vegas an unfair advantage.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Sep. 2025
According to a Principal Financial report, more than 60% of workers who juggle both responsibilities worry about burnout.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Navigating Challenging Conversations – As AI shifts roles and responsibilities, tensions will rise; effective negotiation and relational skills are critical.
—Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibilities
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The answer seems to be that Harry won’t be returning to his royal duties anytime soon, but the relationship is indeed better.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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What were once civic duties, such as collecting taxes and maintaining order, became investment opportunities, and the commodification of public service weakened once-strong notions of citizenship and civic duty.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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But in the early years, most are building liabilities.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The data includes companies with public debt and assets or liabilities of at least $2 million or private companies with assets or liabilities of at least $10 million at the time of filing.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The recognition, Mekelberg said, also goes both ways, placing greater obligations on the Palestinian Authority.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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The public interest standard, a rather nebulous term, has been used by FCC officials in the past to warn broadcasters of their obligations, often using their bully pulpit to exert pressure on the industry.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The complex includes health and dental clinics as well as behavioral health clinicians, so leaders hope most needs can be met within the building.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Still, nonprofits cannot meet the region’s vast housing needs alone.—
Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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With Rolex at the top of the list, legacy partners Mercedes-Benz and UBS each reaffirmed long-term commitments.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Words of caution However, AJ Bell's Coatsworth also suggested that investors shouldn't expect Blackstone's capital commitments to rapidly transform the outlook for Britain.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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