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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
Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Sandweg said one of the director's most underappreciated responsibilities is managing that internal fault line, ensuring that ERO's highly visible arrest operations do not undermine HSI's ability to cultivate the confidential informants and foreign partnerships on which its work depends.
—Philip Wang, Time, 18 May 2026
Emerging research on burnout suggests women may be particularly vulnerable to cumulative stress when professional responsibilities are layered onto existing emotional and domestic labor.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Balancing these multiple responsibilities can be very challenging.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
The administration says that work there will affirmatively fulfill the board’s responsibilities to repair and improve the center.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
This experience has prepared her well for the responsibilities of a judge.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 17 May 2026
McNabb has served as group president of North America retail since 2024 and added North America Pet to her responsibilities in 2025.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
Shared responsibilities would include financial transparency, reporting to stakeholders, strategic planning and support for the board, the letter proposed.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Sandweg said one of the director's most underappreciated responsibilities is managing that internal fault line, ensuring that ERO's highly visible arrest operations do not undermine HSI's ability to cultivate the confidential informants and foreign partnerships on which its work depends.
—Philip Wang, Time, 18 May 2026
Emerging research on burnout suggests women may be particularly vulnerable to cumulative stress when professional responsibilities are layered onto existing emotional and domestic labor.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Balancing these multiple responsibilities can be very challenging.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
The administration says that work there will affirmatively fulfill the board’s responsibilities to repair and improve the center.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
This experience has prepared her well for the responsibilities of a judge.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 17 May 2026
McNabb has served as group president of North America retail since 2024 and added North America Pet to her responsibilities in 2025.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
Shared responsibilities would include financial transparency, reporting to stakeholders, strategic planning and support for the board, the letter proposed.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibilities
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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
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Fire engineers are typically responsible for maintaining fire engines and other equipment, driving fire engines, and connecting hoses to hydrants and other water sources, in addition to standard firefighter duties.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Away from tarmac, the CX-5 is capable enough for light off-road duties.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Some strategists also point to fallout from the unpopular war in Iran and Trump’s attacks on members of his own party as possible liabilities for Republicans.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Since that original report, the liabilities associated with the AI race have soared even higher.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Guests with work obligations, caregiving responsibilities or health considerations may not be able to fully disconnect, and most properties offer at least limited emergency communication options.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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The Beatles only made three more films, largely to satisfy contractual obligations.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Mental-health support is often discussed in broad terms, but meaningful progress happens when care is local, comprehensive and responsive to the unique needs of individuals and families.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Arrests and citations do nothing to address these needs.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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On Sunday, the White House released a fact sheet detailing how China would purchase at least $17 billion of agricultural products, on top of soybean purchase commitments made in October 2025.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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But Xi did not make any commitments publicly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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