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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
Stepping back from the noise, the news, and even our daily responsibilities from time to time gives us space to recharge, reflect, and find our center again.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Feb. 2026
Ridinger said building a business while balancing personal responsibilities requires prioritization and discipline, particularly for leaders managing both professional demands and family life.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Instead of a single plan that lasts for years, money becomes something that needs occasional recalibration, especially after major shifts like a new job, a move, a growing family, health changes or caregiving responsibilities.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 23, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Many younger progressive candidates already serving in local offices — such as Yasmeen Bankole, Hanover Park trustee and a progressive candidate running for Congress in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District — spoke thoughtfully about public service and the responsibilities of governing.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Prosecution guidance says the person accused must be deemed a public officer, and there has to be a direct link between the misconduct and abuse of their responsibilities.
—Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
That can mean responsibilities ranging from framing the risks and benefits of powerful AI models, to crafting executive speeches and social media posts as well as pressure-testing language in blog posts that might move markets or trigger regulatory scrutiny.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Misconduct in public office is an offense in abuse or neglect of power or responsibilities by someone holding public office.
—Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The tension between cities and their responsibilities for hosting the games is spreading.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Feb. 2026
Ridinger said building a business while balancing personal responsibilities requires prioritization and discipline, particularly for leaders managing both professional demands and family life.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Instead of a single plan that lasts for years, money becomes something that needs occasional recalibration, especially after major shifts like a new job, a move, a growing family, health changes or caregiving responsibilities.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 23, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Many younger progressive candidates already serving in local offices — such as Yasmeen Bankole, Hanover Park trustee and a progressive candidate running for Congress in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District — spoke thoughtfully about public service and the responsibilities of governing.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Prosecution guidance says the person accused must be deemed a public officer, and there has to be a direct link between the misconduct and abuse of their responsibilities.
—Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
That can mean responsibilities ranging from framing the risks and benefits of powerful AI models, to crafting executive speeches and social media posts as well as pressure-testing language in blog posts that might move markets or trigger regulatory scrutiny.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Misconduct in public office is an offense in abuse or neglect of power or responsibilities by someone holding public office.
—Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The tension between cities and their responsibilities for hosting the games is spreading.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 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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Under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, temporary import duties are capped at 15% and can run for up to 150 days, unless Congress votes to keep them in place for another 150 days.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Automotive and base metals exports remain subject to steep 25% and 50% duties under Section 232 measures, limiting upside in those sectors.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, that program will create future financial liabilities for California as retiring employees cash in unused vacation time.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Farsad Law Office regularly represents business owners dealing with SBA loans, merchant cash advances, business credit lines, and significant tax liabilities involving the IRS, California Franchise Tax Board, CDTFA, and EDD.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In fact, owing taxes is an all too predictable outcome of a withholding structure that expects workers not only to understand but to anticipate complex tax consequences months in advance, while navigating work, family and other obligations.—
Sakinah Tillman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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Banks will often invest in affordable housing to meet the act’s obligations.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Many of the children come from high-needs populations, as Nationwide serves families that are uninsured or on Medicaid.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Name your needs so trust grows and closeness deepens naturally.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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But a year later, Tehran said it would no longer be bound by its commitments if the other parties to the JCPOA were in breach of theirs.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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France’s president may expand nuclear commitments to European allies while keeping adversaries guessing about the threshold for nuclear response.—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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