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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
By 2030, the company expects Atlas to take on more complex responsibilities, including repetitive and heavy-load assembly work.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and allowing local law enforcement to remain focused on community safety and investigative responsibilities, according to a news release from the governor's office.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
She was born to a young mother who wasn’t yet ready for the responsibilities and emotional weight of raising a child.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Saddled with almost all ball-handling responsibilities, Doncic faced regular double-teams from the Spurs (26-11).
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The complaint asserted Kohberger was subject to multiple WSU policies and procedures and the university was derelict in those responsibilities.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
First, review the governing documents to understand the board’s responsibilities and the rules it is supposed to enforce.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In his new role, Beadles replaces Rich McKay, who will continue as CEO of AMB Sports and Entertainment with responsibilities including the role of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in this year's World Cup and plans for Atlanta's 2028 Super Bowl.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Terance Mann was available but didn’t start, a notable decision given his veteran ball-handling responsibilities.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and allowing local law enforcement to remain focused on community safety and investigative responsibilities, according to a news release from the governor's office.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
She was born to a young mother who wasn’t yet ready for the responsibilities and emotional weight of raising a child.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Saddled with almost all ball-handling responsibilities, Doncic faced regular double-teams from the Spurs (26-11).
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The complaint asserted Kohberger was subject to multiple WSU policies and procedures and the university was derelict in those responsibilities.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
First, review the governing documents to understand the board’s responsibilities and the rules it is supposed to enforce.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In his new role, Beadles replaces Rich McKay, who will continue as CEO of AMB Sports and Entertainment with responsibilities including the role of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in this year's World Cup and plans for Atlanta's 2028 Super Bowl.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Terance Mann was available but didn’t start, a notable decision given his veteran ball-handling responsibilities.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 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
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The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Morgan identifies talent, while Tilis handles the finances and administrative duties.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Within its Chapter 11 filing, the logistics firm listed both its assets and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela’s external liabilities, including arbitration claims and bilateral debts — estimated at $150 billion to $170 billion, according to Reuters — complicates any recovery timeline, said Eric Fine, a portfolio manager from VanEck.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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But advocates argued that merely checking a box to satisfy an audit does not necessarily mean improvements in animal welfare, as evidenced by several troubling incidents that occurred last year, which is why advocates want greater transparency into how the city is fulfilling its obligations.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The commission also emphasized that Verizon’s stricter unlocking obligations never applied industry-wide.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Depending on your space, heating needs, and comfort levels, a space heater can be an efficient heat source.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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ComEd will announce this spring how many of those applicants have agreed to proffer the $200 million to $300 million in nonrefundable commitments in order to move forward.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Many boomers help with child care, though work commitments may limit their availability.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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