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 three-time Pro Bowler took accountability for letting his emotions overflow.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
This signals a lack of accountability.
—Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
He’s cultivated a culture where accountability, neighborly care, and honesty aren’t optional - they’re expected.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
When Gray tried to do this in the 1970s, accountability still held force, and Gray left office in disgrace.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
This signals a lack of accountability.
—Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
He’s cultivated a culture where accountability, neighborly care, and honesty aren’t optional - they’re expected.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
When Gray tried to do this in the 1970s, accountability still held force, and Gray left office in disgrace.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accountability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accountability
responsibility
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The Israeli military has acknowledged firing warning shots toward crowds in some instances and denied responsibility for other casualties near aid hubs.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bigger responsibilities were on the horizon.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accountability. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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