RESPONSIBILITIES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

responsibilities

noun

plural of responsibility

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 An aircraft acquisition introduces a different set of responsibilities. — Alex Kowtun, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Partners must divide responsibilities, delegate to each other and determine who has the final say when their territories overlap. — Leslie John, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Just make some time to get out on the water and leave your stress and responsibilities on the shore for a few hours. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 One of Congress’ responsibilities from the halls of Washington is overseeing America’s foreign policy, including defense funding. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 The tracks differ in ways meaningful to the distinctions in responsibilities. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 The role includes regional responsibilities previously held by Mullin and is part of Fremantle’s broader global growth strategy. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Through this, scientists want to gain clarity over the legal responsibilities of launching states to preserve near-Earth space from orbital clutter and the dark night sky from excessive light pollution. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Look at the actual numbers, responsibilities, and potential upside. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

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Noun

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

Definition of blames

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Tate Nagy relinquished punt return duties to Keaton Kubecka Saturday.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
The contract also establishes a binding grievance procedure and additional pay for employees who take on extra duties or are required to work on-site during an emergency.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of duties

Noun

Traditional due diligence can miss back-office technology impacts—liabilities reducing valuation (technical debt, vendor lock-in and cybersecurity exposure) or assets increasing it (scalable platforms and modernized pipelines).

— Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Stallone endured an avalanche of rejections from agents who felt his slurry speech and asymmetrical mouth were liabilities — the very traits, of course, that would mark him as an original in a few short years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of liabilities

Noun

Wall Street has expressed concerns about the company’s indebtedness — and taming its debt obligations will be a sizable chore for Ellison and his team.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
This is especially important where AI affects customers, employees, financial decisions, legal obligations or public trust.

— Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of obligations

Noun

Mercury in your 10th House squares Mars in your partnership zone, so another person’s needs or opinions may push against your plans, reputation, or sense of direction.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Although there is Palestinian opposition to a two-state solution, a growing proportion—now a majority—wants it, and yearns for more capable and responsible leadership that addresses their needs and provides security.

— Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of needs

Noun

Its memorandum of understanding sets commitments around freedom of association, collective bargaining and living wages, while its country-level work can also involve manufacturers and other stakeholders.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
The company also signed long-term leases in expensive cities around the world while renting space to members on short-term commitments, a mismatch Neumann acknowledged on the podcast.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

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