1
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
Merit filed for Chapter 11 in July, amid financial problems and alleging that TBN had reneged on more than $100 million of financial responsibilities.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The mogul has been slowly stepping aside from the business, exiting his role as director emeritus at Charter last year, and moving to a new role as chairman emeritus at WBD earlier this year, effectively giving up board responsibilities.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Maybe the job can be split, with more responsibilities going to GMs, to weaken coaches’ bargaining power.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In their household, all three men divide their parental responsibilities.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Her design responsibilities there grew organically, ultimately extending to menswear, accessories, footwear and other categories.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
What are your obligations and responsibilities to them?
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
After covering for open roles for a long time, leaders may struggle to adjust their schedules and responsibilities once new hires have filled the positions.
—Elizabeth Grace Saunders, Harvard Business Review, 28 Oct. 2025
In applications and interviews, parents should talk about juggling kids' activities alongside volunteering at schools and other responsibilities.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The mogul has been slowly stepping aside from the business, exiting his role as director emeritus at Charter last year, and moving to a new role as chairman emeritus at WBD earlier this year, effectively giving up board responsibilities.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Maybe the job can be split, with more responsibilities going to GMs, to weaken coaches’ bargaining power.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In their household, all three men divide their parental responsibilities.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Her design responsibilities there grew organically, ultimately extending to menswear, accessories, footwear and other categories.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
What are your obligations and responsibilities to them?
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
After covering for open roles for a long time, leaders may struggle to adjust their schedules and responsibilities once new hires have filled the positions.
—Elizabeth Grace Saunders, Harvard Business Review, 28 Oct. 2025
In applications and interviews, parents should talk about juggling kids' activities alongside volunteering at schools and other responsibilities.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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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However, there have been some quiet moves by automakers to recoup some of the costs of the duties, such as charging for equipment that had once been included in the price, or ending production on less profitable models.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, later moved to the residence after retiring from royal duties.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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First, categorize tech debt into principal, interest, liabilities and opportunity cost.—
Daniel Kendzior,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Long-term minded leaders understand that employees are assets, not liabilities.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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It’s recently made more than $1 trillion worth of financial obligations in spending for AI infrastructure, including data center projects with Oracle and SoftBank and semiconductor supply deals with chipmakers Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the tenant’s passing, the lease and all its terms and obligations transfer to their estate, which is legally responsible for paying rent until the contract is terminated.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, 84% of executives believe AI will significantly enhance their ability to respond rapidly to market trends, disruptions, and evolving customer needs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Their hybrid advisory model takes the best of tradition and marries it to innovation, ensuring that strategies grow alongside families’ needs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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At both Barca and Villarreal, sources close to the players said that the extra travel and other commitments involved (without any benefits for those actually playing the game) was a factor behind their opposition.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With 70 percent of its workforce being women and operations spread across multiple geographies, the new commitments prioritize addressing women’s disproportionate care responsibilities by providing support for childcare and eldercare, while emphasizing climate adaptation in vulnerable communities.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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