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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
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William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
This will enhance mutual trust and a sense of collective responsibility for the film and for each other.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
How many more trees must be lost before utility companies take responsibility and adjust their practices to align with ecological best standards?
—Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
This responsibility encompasses not only compliance and sustainability but also, crucially, accessibility.
—Miles Ward, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
This will enhance mutual trust and a sense of collective responsibility for the film and for each other.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
How many more trees must be lost before utility companies take responsibility and adjust their practices to align with ecological best standards?
—Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
This responsibility encompasses not only compliance and sustainability but also, crucially, accessibility.
—Miles Ward, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
Noun
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Trump took a swipe at the Biden administration, placing part of the blame on former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Pointing fingers and shifting blame is not a good look for retailers, especially for Republican-leaning customers who stand behind Trump’s policies.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Small slivers of the population in cities, towns, and counties across the U.S., nearly every spring, are able to saddle their fellow residents with millions and in some cases billions of dollars worth of new tax and spending obligation.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Wyden demanded detailed answers by May 22, including which officials signed off on the dismissals and how the department plans to fulfill its legal obligations under FOIA moving forward.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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The actor was drawn to the reliability of growing up with a grandmother who always cooked in the house.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
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This incident follows similar outages in April and November, raising concerns about the reliability of air traffic control systems at the airport.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Throughout season 8, Gamble had struggled to reconcile her duties as an officer with her family's deep criminal history — her father's legacy as the murderer of an L.A. sheriff didn't do her any favors on the force.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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Holden’s official duties took him out into the community doing public relations for the Army Air Forces.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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Lamont has spoken often about the need for more housing for the workforce and painted CMDA as the agency to resolve the issue without statewide control of zoning.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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That’s not the only way Leo XIV echoed the voice of his predecessor, Like the late Pope Francis, Leo has also been a strong supporter of the need to confront the threats of climate change.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Benson is opposed to adding new burdens to the front end of registration for millions of voters.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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In the end, the burden of due diligence falls on the traveler.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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His personal journey fuels his commitment to guiding families through the intricate landscape of financial tools and benefits available to support individuals with special needs.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sports content is expected to remain the dominant force in securing advertiser commitments during Upfronts this year, despite growing economic uncertainty.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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