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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
Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Less populous locations can deal with employees having to take on more responsibilities at the same pay with little chance for promotion.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
But many residents question whether the McChrystal report will shine a light on what exactly went wrong or whether county officials will ever accept full responsibility for their mistakes.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Homeownership comes with a wide range of responsibilities that renters don't have, such as mowing the lawn, performing routine maintenance, repairs and other unpleasant tasks, Ressler explained.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Less populous locations can deal with employees having to take on more responsibilities at the same pay with little chance for promotion.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
But many residents question whether the McChrystal report will shine a light on what exactly went wrong or whether county officials will ever accept full responsibility for their mistakes.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Homeownership comes with a wide range of responsibilities that renters don't have, such as mowing the lawn, performing routine maintenance, repairs and other unpleasant tasks, Ressler explained.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
Noun
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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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Redstone has borrowed heavily to meet debt obligations, including a $186-million term loan from Larry Ellison last year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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What's, what are, what is a citizen's obligation now?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 July 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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Trump has set a July 9 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs, but trade talks have run into obstacles including discussions over duties on farm goods, steel and car parts.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In early 2025, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Canadian lumber, pushing duties as high as 35%.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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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So does the rage that accompanies it, and the need to not just forget the past but the temptation to erase yourself from the present.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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That’s a burden for working students who balance jobs with education.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Funding Changes Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee, which oversees the program, are proposing to shift more of the financial burden for the food stamps program onto states.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The partnership was formed through equal equity commitments from WMG and Bain Capital.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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And the software vendor demonstrated a commitment to innovate.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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