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
Tidy a payment plan with clear checkpoints, and document responsibilities so everyone knows the path and timeline.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The portion the board gets to keep isn’t enough to pay for the staff or other resources to keep up with its responsibilities.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
On larger productions, the directing team could expand to as many as 10 members, each with distinct responsibilities.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Your body, responsibilities, relationships, energy and future all belong in the room.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
One of the mayor’s primary responsibilities is facilitating meetings and maintaining decorum.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
The organization tens of thousands in debt, Martina accepted the new role with a deep understanding of its responsibilities.
—Dennis Pope, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
In her new role, Verceles will oversee the Community Development Department in addition to her current responsibilities, which include overseeing economic development, communications, and equity access and inclusion.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Their responsibilities include securing stadiums and fan zones, escorting teams and protecting dignitaries.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The portion the board gets to keep isn’t enough to pay for the staff or other resources to keep up with its responsibilities.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
On larger productions, the directing team could expand to as many as 10 members, each with distinct responsibilities.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Your body, responsibilities, relationships, energy and future all belong in the room.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
One of the mayor’s primary responsibilities is facilitating meetings and maintaining decorum.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
The organization tens of thousands in debt, Martina accepted the new role with a deep understanding of its responsibilities.
—Dennis Pope, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
In her new role, Verceles will oversee the Community Development Department in addition to her current responsibilities, which include overseeing economic development, communications, and equity access and inclusion.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Their responsibilities include securing stadiums and fan zones, escorting teams and protecting dignitaries.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 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.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Høiby has no royal title, performs no official duties and is not in the line of succession.—
Gwladys Fouche,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Beyond New York, states like California, Texas, and Illinois have enacted similar measures, granting victims a mechanism to contest liabilities directly with banks.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In the filing, West Marine listed more than 100,000 creditors, between $500 million and $1 billion in assets and between $500 million and $1 billion in liabilities, USA Today said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The United States would have 60 days to fulfill their obligations specified in the agreement, Aragchi said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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In my experience, real financial strength often includes predictable income, diversified sources, manageable obligations, proper reserves and enough liquidity to handle timing gaps without panic.—
Michael Shribman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Treat your talents like true assets, and let purchases mirror real comfort needs.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Xcel has spent more than $4 billion since 2022, the company’s last electric rate case, and completed a significant amount of work to meet customers’ growing needs, Isenberg said.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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The commitments continued to roll in for TCU football as the Horned Frogs landed two more prospects on Sunday.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Japan and Europe are deepening defense ties amid growing unease over Washington’s security commitments at a time of Russian aggression and China’s surging power.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
14 June 2026
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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