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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
Talk shows, newspapers, and politicians warned that the Pac-Man titles led good children into video game addiction, drugs, and violence while abandoning their responsibilities and schooling.
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Time, 8 Oct. 2025
What responsibilities come with the privilege of citizenship?
—Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Including in that is guidance on the protection of children and social responsibilities.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The speculation intensified after Apple’s chief operating officer Jeff Williams, once considered Cook’s natural successor, stepped down from operational responsibilities in July and will leave the company by year’s end.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Then, a season later, Bill O'Brien took over the offensive coordinator responsibilities, which ended up being a complete disaster as well.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 may bring tension between your inner life and outer responsibilities.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Be mindful of your own responsibilities, whether personally or professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The commentary on how responsibilities take over our lives, forcing us to dismiss what’s truly valuable, never dares to substantially poke at the reasons why this occurs, such as economic inequality, lack of opportunities and corporate greed.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Time, 8 Oct. 2025
What responsibilities come with the privilege of citizenship?
—Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Including in that is guidance on the protection of children and social responsibilities.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The speculation intensified after Apple’s chief operating officer Jeff Williams, once considered Cook’s natural successor, stepped down from operational responsibilities in July and will leave the company by year’s end.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Then, a season later, Bill O'Brien took over the offensive coordinator responsibilities, which ended up being a complete disaster as well.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 may bring tension between your inner life and outer responsibilities.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Be mindful of your own responsibilities, whether personally or professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The commentary on how responsibilities take over our lives, forcing us to dismiss what’s truly valuable, never dares to substantially poke at the reasons why this occurs, such as economic inequality, lack of opportunities and corporate greed.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibilities
Noun
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If Patullo can’t figure it out soon, coach Nick Sirianni might have to consider stepping in and taking over play-calling duties.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The tour, with German musician Anika Nilles taking drum duties, launches Sunday, June 7, at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, the first of two nights.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Creditors face uncertainty as assets may be sold piecemeal and contested, potentially yielding less than an orderly liquidation—especially given FSS’s significant long-term liabilities.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the Gilded Age, inflating assets and understating liabilities was standard practice across a booming system.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The city’s obligations with the Civic had ended when its lease expired the month before.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Consumer Duty obligations require firms to demonstrate products serve customer interests.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Inside the modular building the women once used are changing rooms, office space and briefing rooms, and United are planning for further development to suit academy needs.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In an era when streaming subscribers pick their own viewing hours, every program is watched by individual consumers at different times of day, in different geographic regions and with different interests and needs.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Missing from the response were commitments to disarm and have no role in Gaza's governance.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The law went into effect in the wake of numerous accusations by American brands and retailers that container shipping giants had spurned service commitments and charged excessive late fees during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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