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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
As the Moon moves into Capricorn and your 6th House of Work, your focus shifts toward routines, responsibilities, and what needs to get done efficiently.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
For the first time since 2023, Ohtani is also balancing a full starting pitcher’s workload with his offensive responsibilities.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
The legislation, which Landry signed Thursday, sought to have the Orleans Parish clerk of civil court take over the responsibilities of the clerk of criminal court.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Co-chair responsibilities include helping to determine the night's theme, menu selections, guest list choices and organizing special performances, among other things.
—Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
These are the basic responsibilities of government, which make everything else possible.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
These are the hard responsibilities of being a leader, not just a manager.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
These are basic responsibilities, not new ideas.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Each setback, from a phone glitch to unexpected responsibilities, adds to the pressure.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
For the first time since 2023, Ohtani is also balancing a full starting pitcher’s workload with his offensive responsibilities.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
The legislation, which Landry signed Thursday, sought to have the Orleans Parish clerk of civil court take over the responsibilities of the clerk of criminal court.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Co-chair responsibilities include helping to determine the night's theme, menu selections, guest list choices and organizing special performances, among other things.
—Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
These are the basic responsibilities of government, which make everything else possible.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
These are the hard responsibilities of being a leader, not just a manager.
—Big Think, 4 May 2026
These are basic responsibilities, not new ideas.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Each setback, from a phone glitch to unexpected responsibilities, adds to the pressure.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibilities
Noun
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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
Noun
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Miss Manners suspects that many would be miffed — not only the mothers absent that day, but also (and perhaps especially) the non-parents who are gracious about concessions made to parents when their personal duties conflict with work.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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After the test, the system had to be taken off so the ship could return to its usual duties.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Both liabilities are one-time, extraordinary events with unpredictable costs, stemming from legal processes outside the city’s control.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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What apparently happened, we have been told, is that her husband Tim Mynett’s assets were listed last year, but not the liabilities for those assets.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut failed to save properly for pensions for seven decades prior to 2011, racking up tens of billions in unfunded obligations.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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The initiative represents a pivotal shift in how the kingdom approaches its cultural heritage and environmental obligations.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs adjusting before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs adjusting before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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As Mars and Jupiter clash, quick commitments can create problems later.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Fujimori sought to reassure voters by emphasizing democratic commitments and acknowledging abuses committed under her father’s government, though without fully repudiating his legacy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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