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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
In applications and interviews, parents should talk about juggling kids' activities alongside volunteering at schools and other responsibilities.
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Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
And naturally, there's bound to be skepticism about a college coach's ability to transition to the very different responsibilities of managing a 162-game season and a roster of 26 professionals.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Since joining the company in January 2025 as chief marketing officer, White will continue to drive alignment across teams and functions with these new responsibilities, the company noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
José Díaz-Balart is ramping up his responsibilities at Telemundo, NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language media division.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Wallace’s responsibilities as a bookkeeper included coordinating efforts to feed homeless people and helping to host a food pantry, Hughes said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Instead of waiting on Washington, Texas will now handle certain federal responsibilities, a model officials say can speed up infrastructure work while preserving key environmental safeguards.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
The nature, composition, and responsibilities of the international stabilization force mentioned in the plan has not been fleshed out.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
In the era of NIL, the transfer portal and a revolving door of players, Mizzou has looked to its returning players to take on more leadership responsibilities.
—Ally Schniepp, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
And naturally, there's bound to be skepticism about a college coach's ability to transition to the very different responsibilities of managing a 162-game season and a roster of 26 professionals.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Since joining the company in January 2025 as chief marketing officer, White will continue to drive alignment across teams and functions with these new responsibilities, the company noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
José Díaz-Balart is ramping up his responsibilities at Telemundo, NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language media division.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Wallace’s responsibilities as a bookkeeper included coordinating efforts to feed homeless people and helping to host a food pantry, Hughes said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Instead of waiting on Washington, Texas will now handle certain federal responsibilities, a model officials say can speed up infrastructure work while preserving key environmental safeguards.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
The nature, composition, and responsibilities of the international stabilization force mentioned in the plan has not been fleshed out.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
In the era of NIL, the transfer portal and a revolving door of players, Mizzou has looked to its returning players to take on more leadership responsibilities.
—Ally Schniepp, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
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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While some were later moderated—Vietnam to 20 percent, and Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia to 19 percent, with Singapore at 10 percent—Laos and Myanmar continue to face 40 percent duties.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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That would take the total rate to 55 percent, including stack-ons from existing duties.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, our city must have transparent budgeting that not only meets the one-year requirement by charter but also projects our budget for an entire term, including future liabilities and city operations.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cagle also filed for bankruptcy protection in 2011, claiming $143,800 of assets and nearly $451,128 in liabilities.—
Polly DeFrank,
NBC news,
21 Oct. 2025
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The television component will follow after Sheridan’s contractual obligations to Paramount are fulfilled in 2028.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Glasser signed a first-look film and TV deal with the studio that will begin early next year, after his company fulfills its current obligations to Paramount.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead of losing the sale, the agent could interact with other retailers’ agents to source the item, complete the transaction, and fulfill the order — creating a frictionless and endless shopping experience that puts the shopper’s needs first.—
Matt Renner,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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