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as in blame
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 obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
I had the responsibility of closing up the shop at night
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as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
the newspaper publisher should hire kids of greater responsibility to deliver its papers
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Recent Examples of responsibility
The life skills that come from the responsibility of driving, such as decision-making and time management, will benefit teens throughout their lifetime.
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Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The price tag attached to its capabilities could be tweaked at that point, potentially providing some breathing room for the lowest spenders
Washington has been pushing for an unprecedented defense expenditure increase, arguing that European allies must take responsibility for their own security.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Lamont also complimented Gifford, who was a senior advisor to Lamont during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving as the acting commissioner of the Department of Public Health while maintaining her responsibilities as commissioner of the Department of Social Services.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
The promise might seem seductive: all the mobility; none of the responsibility.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 June 2025
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Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The price tag attached to its capabilities could be tweaked at that point, potentially providing some breathing room for the lowest spenders
Washington has been pushing for an unprecedented defense expenditure increase, arguing that European allies must take responsibility for their own security.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Lamont also complimented Gifford, who was a senior advisor to Lamont during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving as the acting commissioner of the Department of Public Health while maintaining her responsibilities as commissioner of the Department of Social Services.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
The promise might seem seductive: all the mobility; none of the responsibility.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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The New York Yankees' infield has underperformed this season, and one of their former top prospects is not free of blame.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Russia has so far refused U.S. proposals for a 30-day ceasefire, and Trump has expressed increasing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while also placing blame on Ukraine for not making a deal to end the fighting.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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During a Monday appearance on Fox News, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration had taken steps to inform senior Democratic leaders about the strikes in advance, despite having no obligation to do so.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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Iran likely would not have been able to breach its nonproliferation obligations — as reported by the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency — had Trump not trashed the pact that President Obama and other world powers, including Russia, made with Iran to limit its nuclear program.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Limiting renewable energy development also raises concerns about electric reliability, says Heather Reams, president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, a right-of-center advocacy group.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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The aviation industry has long been cautious about innovation, a stance rooted in valid concerns around safety and reliability.—
Tanya Fileva,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Following the shooting, he was overwhelmed by funeral arrangements, communications with the police, the duty of informing friends and family, legal paperwork, and more.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Gunn explained that Chesterton and Porter Police each have one dispatcher on duty answering calls for their respective departments.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Breslow addressed three areas of need in starting pitching, bullpen help and another bat for the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The acquisition checks off one of the Panthers’ needs for this offseason.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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This additional step would be a burden not only on families but on the IRS, which has been the subject of severe staff cuts by the Trump administration.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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True spare capacity inside OPEC clocks in near three million barrels a day and sits inside the same blast zone, leaving diplomacy—so far untested in open conflict—to carry most of the burden.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Republican senators praised her leadership, especially her commitment to rolling back Biden-era regulations and guidance on gender-identity rights, which Lucas has argued overstepped the commission's authority.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Leaders set the tone, so showing inclusion and commitment will encourage team members to follow suit.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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