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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
This framework is the most sustainable path to finish this project while honoring that responsibility.
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Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The court said parents have valid parental rights claims under the 14th Amendment, agreeing with a longstanding precedent that says parents have primary responsibility over how to raise their children.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Employers, policymakers, and communities all play a role in supporting families who are balancing caregiving responsibilities.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Meeting these recommendations can be hard during a particularly busy week full of work meetings, family responsibilities, and other obligations.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The court said parents have valid parental rights claims under the 14th Amendment, agreeing with a longstanding precedent that says parents have primary responsibility over how to raise their children.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Employers, policymakers, and communities all play a role in supporting families who are balancing caregiving responsibilities.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Meeting these recommendations can be hard during a particularly busy week full of work meetings, family responsibilities, and other obligations.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
Noun
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Four young men were accused of the killings, but more than 30 years later, DNA and ballistic evidence laid the blame squarely on the late Robert Eugene Brashers.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s executive order lays the blame for the stagnation of nuclear power at the NRC’s feet.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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The implementation will start gradually from March 28, until all platforms fulfill their compliance obligations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The judge launched into a recitation of the jury's obligations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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By enabling machines to create and verify their own records at the point of operation, the technology offers a new method for ensuring the reliability and accountability of autonomous systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Peters was found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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This cosmic support guides your efforts to find a workable rhythm to your daily duties at home.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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It was then abandoned after the war as there was no financial need to continue it at the time.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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But the move wasn’t without its challenges, including limited access to capital as immigrants and the need to build a professional track record in a system where credit history and residency length matter.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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At 28, Fritz is no stranger to physical setbacks or the burden of carrying the American flag in men’s tennis.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s economic measures, including utility subsidies, helped ease the cost of living burden on households, and food inflation slowed due in part to comparison with a year earlier, when those costs spiked.—
Erica Yokoyama,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Honoring our commitments will be worth it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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