1
as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
hoping to avoid the onus of failure by lowering expectations ahead of time
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2
as in blame
responsibility for wrongdoing or failure
he perpetually tries to shift the onus for any mistakes onto other team members
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Recent Examples of onus
The onus is on you to demonstrate your personal ROI on the development.
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Vince Molinaro, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
However, the onus may be falling on employees financially, as 56 percent admitted to paying out of their own pockets for more powerful AI tools at work.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The tech’s current chatbot era puts the onus on the user to deliver the right prompts and commands.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Will unionized city workers be asked to make sacrifices to help balance the budget or will Johnson and fellow progressives put most of the onus on taxpayers?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Vince Molinaro, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
However, the onus may be falling on employees financially, as 56 percent admitted to paying out of their own pockets for more powerful AI tools at work.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The tech’s current chatbot era puts the onus on the user to deliver the right prompts and commands.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Will unionized city workers be asked to make sacrifices to help balance the budget or will Johnson and fellow progressives put most of the onus on taxpayers?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onus
Noun
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Pre-treat any stains with a mild stain remover and blot with a dry white cloth to remove as much stain as possible prior to washing.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel addressed the shooting death of Charlie Kirk on his ABC late night show on Thursday, this time calling out Donald Trump‘s casting of blame on the rhetoric of the left.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Kremlin, meanwhile, has also cast blame on Europe for creating obstacles to peace.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Once released, many encounter stigma from employers, landlords, and even their communities, which fosters rejection and shame.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Dozens of commenters on Reddit talk about seeking out care for minors, but most USA TODAY spoke with declined to go on the record for fear of stigma.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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So, foster an environment where taking time off is normalized and supported, not something that creates anxiety or guilt.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Commenters asked her lots of questions about the case, including what evidence convinced her of Donna’s guilt.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The taint of it all has melted away.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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The taint is caused when a chemical compound, 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA), interacts with bacteria or fungi in the wine bottle’s cork.—
Jeremy Harlan,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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Pretreat any stains with a stain remover of choice and blot with a dry white cloth to remove as much stain prior to washing.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Wipe the area with a cloth dampened with cold water, then blot with a fresh sponge.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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But people can get very emotional about money, experiencing feelings from scarcity and fear to greed, anxiety, shame, and guilt.—
Gabriel Shahin,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The shame falls on the person who betrayed me.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Onus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onus. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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