as in responsibility
willingness or obligation to explain one's actions or to admit being the cause of a problem
There is a push to increase accountability among government officials.
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Recent Examples of accountability
The City Council member has demanded greater accountability from the federal government by calling for immigration enforcement reform.
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Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 June 2026
The demonstrations reflected the national attention the case attracted, with supporters and critics debating Anthony's self-defense claim, the role race played in public reaction to the case and broader questions about justice and accountability.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
In a public letter to Uber’s CEO last week, the now 92-year-old reformer accused Uber of pushing efforts in California and federally to undermine the principles of corporate accountability behind safety improvements ranging from seatbelts and airbags to product liability laws.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Nearly 75% of San Diego voters approved Measure B in November 2020 amid nationwide calls for greater police accountability following the murder of George Floyd.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 June 2026
The demonstrations reflected the national attention the case attracted, with supporters and critics debating Anthony's self-defense claim, the role race played in public reaction to the case and broader questions about justice and accountability.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
In a public letter to Uber’s CEO last week, the now 92-year-old reformer accused Uber of pushing efforts in California and federally to undermine the principles of corporate accountability behind safety improvements ranging from seatbelts and airbags to product liability laws.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Nearly 75% of San Diego voters approved Measure B in November 2020 amid nationwide calls for greater police accountability following the murder of George Floyd.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accountability
responsibility
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi appeared to acknowledge Iran's responsibility for the helicopter attack in a statement posted on social media.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The Security Service of Ukraine later claimed responsibility for the assassination.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accountability. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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