RESPONSIBILITIES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

responsibilities

noun

plural of responsibility

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 Officials, for example, have not explained whether Young’s administrative leave was related to allegations against him personally, his supervisory responsibilities or another reason. — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Her responsibilities included setting up the cashier with money, turning on the ovens so baking can start quickly and communicating with the team. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Raki McGregor described his responsibilities as coordinating the government agencies, businesses and other organizations participating in the project. — Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 The first-year offensive coordinator has not shown the imagination or the understanding of the responsibilities needed to work as an effective play-caller. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 In counties where there’s one or the other, the responsibilities are often combined. — Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026 The second-year fifth-round pick started at the MIKE spot and handled green-dot responsibilities on his way to recording six tackles and being active throughout the night. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 In Season 7, Marinette’s decisions begin to have greater consequences for both her personal life and her responsibilities as Ladybug, as shifting friendships and relationships complicate her efforts to protect Paris. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 Updating the job description records the new responsibilities. — Dr. Jay R. Harrison, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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Noun

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

Definition of blames

Noun

Backup running back Tyler Goodson is expected to handle kick return duties, while wide receiver Jonathan Mingo is expected to be the punt returner.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
In his absence, the duo of Damon Ferguson and La’Vell Wright have handled Pittsburgh’s duties in the backfield.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of duties

Noun

Life insurance can help provide the money an estate needs to cover those liabilities, allowing heirs to avoid selling valuable assets simply to pay a tax bill.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
If the utilities commission agrees that the company acted prudently, Edison’s liabilities for the fire would be fully covered by a $21-billion state wildfire fund.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of liabilities

Noun

After all the celebrations were over and everyone had cleared out, one last player was working his way through the visiting locker room at Lumen Field, his interview obligations done.

— Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Multiplying your annual income by 10 or even 15 times, could give you a large enough amount to complete your debt obligations and leave beneficiaries with a commensurate salary amount in your absence for a decade or longer.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of obligations

Noun

The Moon in your sign opposes Saturn, bringing your needs into contact with another person’s conditions.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Even some Democrats who had endorsed more progressive policies in the past were urging the party to focus on economic needs first, and convince the voters who broke from the GOP this year that the party deserved a long-term mandate.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of needs

Noun

Rutgers has received commitments from 4-star forward Brandon Woodard, 4-star guard RJ Moore and 3-star guard Korey Francis as part of its 2027 recruiting class.

— Everett Merrill, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
If the more collaborative approach falters and a water agency fails to meet commitments, regulators still have the option of putting it back under the traditional regulations.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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