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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
Certification meets robotics Industry groups view certification as becoming increasingly important as autonomous machines take on more responsibilities in industrial settings.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
While his professional responsibilities continue to grow, Ronan remains focused on the human side of recovery.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 22 June 2026
In turn, those administrative responsibilities can feel particularly overwhelming, especially if the deceased person had any outstanding debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026
In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
The council took more than a year to make recommendations, mainly aimed at shifting costs and responsibilities onto state and local governments.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
My household income had been halved, and my domestic responsibilities had doubled.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Or, in another scenario, how would a wealthy entrepreneur with a family business pass on leadership responsibilities across generations?
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Addressing your mental health isn’t a retreat from your responsibilities as a leader.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
While his professional responsibilities continue to grow, Ronan remains focused on the human side of recovery.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 22 June 2026
In turn, those administrative responsibilities can feel particularly overwhelming, especially if the deceased person had any outstanding debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026
In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
The council took more than a year to make recommendations, mainly aimed at shifting costs and responsibilities onto state and local governments.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
My household income had been halved, and my domestic responsibilities had doubled.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Or, in another scenario, how would a wealthy entrepreneur with a family business pass on leadership responsibilities across generations?
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Addressing your mental health isn’t a retreat from your responsibilities as a leader.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 21 June 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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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Beyond New York, states like California, Texas, and Illinois have enacted similar measures, granting victims a mechanism to contest liabilities directly with banks.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In the filing, West Marine listed more than 100,000 creditors, between $500 million and $1 billion in assets and between $500 million and $1 billion in liabilities, USA Today said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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From there, aspiring digital nomads should research countries offering remote-work visas, understand tax obligations, develop a realistic travel budget and assemble a technology setup that supports uninterrupted productivity.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Critics, particularly in the technology sector, argue the measure could force entrepreneurs and investors to sell assets to meet tax obligations, potentially disrupting businesses and discouraging investment.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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District officials said staffing and budget decisions are made at the school and department level by building and department leaders based on the needs of individual schools and departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Some put it toward their general budgets, while others target specific needs.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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With the almighty Sun highlighting your 7th House of Partnership, commitments benefit from structure that includes realistic timelines and steadfast follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Harris noted that processing of rare earths can be extremely dirty, involving heavy chemical use that can contaminate water resources without close monitoring of companies' sustainability commitments and enforcement by federal regulators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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