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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.
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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.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
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
The council took more than a year to make recommendations, mainly aimed at shifting costs and responsibilities onto state and local governments.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
My household income had been halved, and my domestic responsibilities had doubled.
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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?
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Addressing your mental health isn’t a retreat from your responsibilities as a leader.
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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
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.
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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.
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During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
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The Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy estimates the camp has between 1,000 and 5,000 creditors, assets between $1 million and $10 million and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million.
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Some argue that nonrefundable credits can only provide limited benefits to households with small income tax liabilities, because the credit can only offset the taxes that are owed.
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Free time is sometimes less a chance to rest than an opportunity to take inventory of our obligations.
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Most states also establish a priority system for estate debts, with expenses such as funeral costs, probate administration fees, taxes and certain secured obligations generally taking precedence over unsecured debts.
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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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Keep language simple, confirm times, and leave extra room between commitments.
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What is needed now is a deliberate consolidation of overlapping groups into effective coalitions, accompanied by rigorous tracking of donors and their commitments.
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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