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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
My responsibility is to the people of District 9.
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Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Paxton’s near decade of abuse of the office and neglect of its fundamental responsibilities has caused extensive damage that will take time and good leadership to repair and rebuild.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The measure applies only to the Senate, not the House, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two chambers over responsibility for funding the federal government.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Today brings surprising clarity around your routines, work life, health habits and daily responsibilities.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Paxton’s near decade of abuse of the office and neglect of its fundamental responsibilities has caused extensive damage that will take time and good leadership to repair and rebuild.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The measure applies only to the Senate, not the House, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two chambers over responsibility for funding the federal government.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Today brings surprising clarity around your routines, work life, health habits and daily responsibilities.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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Instead, sources say, Netanyahu lays the blame at the feet of the US negotiators – Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff – for steering the president toward an end to the hostilities.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Gorman’s death quickly became a lightning rod in the polarizing discourse over immigration policy, as national and local conservative politicians placed blame on the state’s sanctuary laws.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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This year, Davis began the process of shifting some sidewalk repair obligations onto adjacent property owners to address a repaving backlog and citywide budget deficit.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Gomez also criticized the public notice that warned broadcasters about their public interest obligations.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Our findings raise concern about the reliability of the journal for informing health policy.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The other market prioritizes governance, integration depth, and operational reliability in environments where AI failures carry regulatory, financial, or operational consequences.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Madix took over hosting duties in 2024.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Her effortless, model-off-duty style rarely misses.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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While DeGette has focused her comments on the need for humanitarian aid, Kiros has more directly criticized Israel and questioned its legitimacy as a state.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Regular blood rechecks will be necessary and will determine the need for medications, possibly for the rest of her life.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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European participation is essential to increase legitimacy, improve enforcement, and reinforce the principle that Europe must carry more of the burden for European security.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Players are allowed to want to play at a time slot that maximizes their chances for winning; pushing for scheduling that benefits the women’s tour shouldn’t have to be their burden to bear during a Grand Slam.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The commitment, which SoftBank called its biggest AI infrastructure investments in Europe, reflect personal diplomacy between Emmanuel Macron and SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son, who met during the French president’s visit to Japan this year.—
Benoit Berthelot,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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That conviction informed both his artistic practice and his political commitments.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 May 2026
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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