1
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
Fuller will continue to lead the church’s congregation and fulfill his responsibilities as the pulpit minister, church officials said.
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
But experts say that freedom comes with responsibilities.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
These changes ripple outward, reshaping customer interactions, operating models, and even the roles and responsibilities of internal teams.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This changed the federal safety posture for a prominent former national official at a time when Harris planned a nationwide public schedule tied to her memoir release, raising questions about federal, state and local responsibilities for her security.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Both are now preparing to take on greater responsibilities within the firm, not as the founder’s children, but as capable professionals in their own right.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
To achieve peak performance, organizations must establish crystal-clear roles and responsibilities.
—Anjai Lal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The study, published in the journal Emerging Adulthood, found that college is an inherently stressful environment with students facing a multitude of new responsibilities as well as stressors such as personal finance, living away from home and their studies.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Brewing responsibilities push you into impatient mode.
—USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
But experts say that freedom comes with responsibilities.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
These changes ripple outward, reshaping customer interactions, operating models, and even the roles and responsibilities of internal teams.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This changed the federal safety posture for a prominent former national official at a time when Harris planned a nationwide public schedule tied to her memoir release, raising questions about federal, state and local responsibilities for her security.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Both are now preparing to take on greater responsibilities within the firm, not as the founder’s children, but as capable professionals in their own right.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
To achieve peak performance, organizations must establish crystal-clear roles and responsibilities.
—Anjai Lal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The study, published in the journal Emerging Adulthood, found that college is an inherently stressful environment with students facing a multitude of new responsibilities as well as stressors such as personal finance, living away from home and their studies.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Brewing responsibilities push you into impatient mode.
—USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibilities
Noun
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Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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With the Extra gig, Hough will now be the second member of his family to take on hosting duties.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This creates the potential for additional refund liabilities stretching into hundreds of billions more—a cascading series of fiscal obligations that Treasury markets would need to absorb over the coming years.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Today, Jason represents individuals and businesses in disputes with the IRS and state tax authorities, with a focus on high-stakes liabilities and strategic resolutions in complex cases.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For applicants, this begins with ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But a district court issued injunctions requiring his administration to meet certain financial obligations related to foreign aid.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Alfons Freij is a mobile defenceman with enough puck skill to impress, but whose decision-making needs improvement before being considered an NHL player.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Disney, for example, saw surges in ad commitments tied to NFL games, NBA matches and various women’s sports.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The effort also includes designations of Clean California communities, with 30 agreeing to long-term commitments to zero litter and community beautification.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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