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as in blames
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 duties
something one must do because of prior agreement
I had the responsibility of closing up the shop at night
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Recent Examples of responsibilities
The organization tens of thousands in debt, Martina accepted the new role with a deep understanding of its responsibilities.
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Dennis Pope, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
In her new role, Verceles will oversee the Community Development Department in addition to her current responsibilities, which include overseeing economic development, communications, and equity access and inclusion.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Their responsibilities include securing stadiums and fan zones, escorting teams and protecting dignitaries.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
As Makin notes, one of the key responsibilities of a state-funding institution is serving humanity.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Rudi Garcia can call on some exciting young talent but the older, experienced core of Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku and others will bear the bulk of the responsibilities.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
At the time of its formation, experts recommended OHRP would need at least 42 employees to fulfill its responsibilities.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
But those in the minority party have responsibilities and should therefore also be held accountable.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
This could be leading a larger team, mentoring more junior employees, taking on cross-functional leadership responsibilities, or pursuing opportunities outside the company.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Dennis Pope, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
In her new role, Verceles will oversee the Community Development Department in addition to her current responsibilities, which include overseeing economic development, communications, and equity access and inclusion.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Their responsibilities include securing stadiums and fan zones, escorting teams and protecting dignitaries.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
As Makin notes, one of the key responsibilities of a state-funding institution is serving humanity.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Rudi Garcia can call on some exciting young talent but the older, experienced core of Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku and others will bear the bulk of the responsibilities.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
At the time of its formation, experts recommended OHRP would need at least 42 employees to fulfill its responsibilities.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
But those in the minority party have responsibilities and should therefore also be held accountable.
—Anirban Basu, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2026
This could be leading a larger team, mentoring more junior employees, taking on cross-functional leadership responsibilities, or pursuing opportunities outside the company.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibilities
Noun
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One owner who started an Amazon delivery business in 2019 blames skyrocketing premiums for slashing his annual profit from $400,000 to $150,000.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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For example, the EU and CPTPP countries already ban countries from levying duties on certain digital activities and content.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Uthmeier reported liabilities that included a $334,792 mortgage on his primary residence, a $221,571 mortgage on the Plaza Tower condominium and a $27,200 auto loan.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The message is precisely that discriminatory programs are permissible, which will invite lawsuits and liabilities instead of improving circumstances for minorities.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The United States would have 60 days to fulfill their obligations specified in the agreement, Aragchi said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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In my experience, real financial strength often includes predictable income, diversified sources, manageable obligations, proper reserves and enough liquidity to handle timing gaps without panic.—
Michael Shribman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Treat your talents like true assets, and let purchases mirror real comfort needs.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Xcel has spent more than $4 billion since 2022, the company’s last electric rate case, and completed a significant amount of work to meet customers’ growing needs, Isenberg said.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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Both Israel and Hamas have accused the other of breaching the ceasefire and their commitments under the agreement.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Teens often have school or sports commitments and are new to the idea of carving out big chunks of time for work shifts.—
Dianna Douglas,
NPR,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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