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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
Each of the defendants hold some amount of responsibility for the damages, Greystar says.
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Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Have every team member write down their primary responsibility and success metrics.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Kill, defame and blame the victims, block investigations and take no responsibility.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The new organisation, set out in a government White Paper, will bring together the responsibilities of existing agencies such as the National Crime Agency, Counter Terrorism Policing, Regional Organised Crime Units and National Road Policing.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
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Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Have every team member write down their primary responsibility and success metrics.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Kill, defame and blame the victims, block investigations and take no responsibility.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The new organisation, set out in a government White Paper, will bring together the responsibilities of existing agencies such as the National Crime Agency, Counter Terrorism Policing, Regional Organised Crime Units and National Road Policing.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
Noun
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Israel and Hamas have traded blame over the violations of the deal.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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On the five-year anniversary this week, the White House launched a web page casting blame on Democrats, then-Vice President Mike Pence, and Capitol Police for the violence that transpired that day.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those include obligations to stay in Switzerland, deposit his identity documents with prosecutors and report to police every day.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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The loan was structured to finance these renovations retroactively, so the owners could reduce their senior loan obligations, another benefit of the C-PACE product.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Local police chiefs have criticized the tactics employed by federal agents and accused agents of racially profiling off-duty police officers.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
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Emerging new informal duty might be for therapists to inform their clients about the ups and downs of using AI for mental health guidance, see my analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The broader context underscores the need for new approaches.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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This dual approach — consumer tool plus enterprise solution — reflects a broader strategy to meet the distinct needs of patients and healthcare systems in a regulated environment.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sacrifice relieves an economic burden and provides August with an education and, eventually, a small business empire.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Through the streamlined application, eligible nonprofits will be considered for either or both funding opportunities, reducing administrative burden while expanding access to critical resources that support children, families and educators across San Diego County.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The commitment to sustainability runs deep, according to recent visitors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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While there are miles of regular season basketball still remaining, Morales is encouraged to see his team’s commitment on defensive – especially from unsung hero Cal Weidman.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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