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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
Crypto cannot be excused from the responsibilities that banks and other financial service providers must meet.
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Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
These responsibilities divert attention away from customers, revenue generation and strategic growth.
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Damini Sood,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Those expanding responsibilities have also accelerated investment in warehouse automation.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Family expectations, emotional needs or household responsibilities could compete with a social or professional opportunity.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Adults juggling classes and full-time jobs or family responsibilities may need to rely more heavily on grants, employer tuition assistance and private student loans from lenders who accept part-time students.
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Dan Avery,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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.
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K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
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Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Richard Nephew,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
These responsibilities divert attention away from customers, revenue generation and strategic growth.
—
Damini Sood,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Those expanding responsibilities have also accelerated investment in warehouse automation.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Family expectations, emotional needs or household responsibilities could compete with a social or professional opportunity.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Adults juggling classes and full-time jobs or family responsibilities may need to rely more heavily on grants, employer tuition assistance and private student loans from lenders who accept part-time students.
—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Certification meets robotics Industry groups view certification as becoming increasingly important as autonomous machines take on more responsibilities in industrial settings.
—
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 the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
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Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 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.
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On Friday, Ohtani handed back over pitch-calling duties, communicating with head shakes and nods instead of the PitchCom buttons on his arm.
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Kiss will officially take over on July 20 and is currently concluding his duties with the Queensland Reds Super Rugby side.
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Trump made 327 stock purchases on April 8, 2025, according to a CNBC analysis of the president’s annual financial disclosure for 2025 that includes trades, income and liabilities and was released on Tuesday.
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What those discussions don't always address, though, are the liabilities that may be left behind.
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Assisting with payroll tax issues, sales tax audits, and business restructuring to satisfy tax obligations.
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Financial privacy erodes gradually through risk assessments, compliance obligations, information sharing partnerships and international standards presented as technical rather than political.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will honor its commitments if the US does the same, while warning that Tehran will respond firmly to threats.
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Keep language simple, confirm times, and leave extra room between commitments.
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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