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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
Engage Directly and Transparently With Your Audience One way a brand can rebuild its image after backlash is through authentic transparency — openly acknowledging the issue, taking responsibility and outlining improvement steps.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Each student was awarded a $3,000 scholarship following a competitive application process based on academic achievement, leadership, service and embodiment of the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Gloria suggested the new city would need more revenue — possibly a tax increase — to address some of its new responsibilities, such as infrastructure needs its residents complain about.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
The president does not have the power to appoint the NPG director; instead, that responsibility is meant to be in the hands of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Each student was awarded a $3,000 scholarship following a competitive application process based on academic achievement, leadership, service and embodiment of the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Gloria suggested the new city would need more revenue — possibly a tax increase — to address some of its new responsibilities, such as infrastructure needs its residents complain about.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
The president does not have the power to appoint the NPG director; instead, that responsibility is meant to be in the hands of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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So is the solution to simply shift blame from the individual back onto the industrial sector, particularly agribusiness and the fossil fuel companies?—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Politicians reap campaign contributions and avoid blame through delegation, diffusion and plausible deniability.—
Zachary W. Schulz,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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The United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency has declared that Iran is non-compliant with its nuclear obligations in a key vote.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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He’s expected to join AS Monaco soon, whether that’s through a loan deal with an obligation or option to buy.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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This is a company built on innovation, quality and reliability.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Boeing’s Dreamliner Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner is highly regarded by many aviation experts for its reliability and engineering.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Orlando rested its best offensive weapons after their return from international duty, opting to save them for the second half instead.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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No one has the right to assault, obstruct, or interfere with federal authorities carrying out their duties.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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By landing Bane, the Magic add a sharpshooter who addresses one of Orlando’s biggest needs on the court.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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Brett Bowman Long before many recognized the need for dignified, cost-effective housing, Brett Bowman envisioned mobile home communities as catalysts for opportunity and stability.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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The Trump administration has touted that other countries, particularly China, will bear the burden of tariffs.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Anything that increases expenses for athletic departments results in a greater burden placed on fans.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Leaders set the tone, so showing inclusion and commitment will encourage team members to follow suit.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Republican senators praised her leadership, especially her commitment to rolling back Biden-era regulations and guidance on gender-identity rights, which Lucas has argued overstepped the commission's authority.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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