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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
Career pressure could clash with responsibilities at home or emotional needs that can’t be ignored.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Jeffrey Meltzer, a therapist in Florida who works with people who never turn up on time, said some people who hate small talk fear arriving early, and others who feel they don’t have much control over their lives may try to reclaim a few minutes from responsibilities.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Play can function alongside real responsibilities.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
But 2026 will reward people who take responsibility and clearly move forward.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Jeffrey Meltzer, a therapist in Florida who works with people who never turn up on time, said some people who hate small talk fear arriving early, and others who feel they don’t have much control over their lives may try to reclaim a few minutes from responsibilities.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Play can function alongside real responsibilities.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
But 2026 will reward people who take responsibility and clearly move forward.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
Noun
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While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both cases are apt to serve as models for how to prevent the kind of school shootings still plaguing the nation and could set legal precedent for who shoulders the blame when children have access to guns and open fire on campus.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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These stores would operate without rent or property tax obligations and aim to sell at wholesale prices, passing on savings to customers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two attorneys made a slew of arguments to defend their position, including that the pair of lawmakers did not have legal standing to bring a suit related to their official duties in the first place.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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An off-duty Naperville police officer witnessed the crash and pulled the driver out of the Tesla.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Get ready for hunting season by browsing over 40 vendors selling a variety of goods for all your fishing and outdoor needs.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The request for additional money was made after underground utility and other site placement needs were identified while designing a new floor plan.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Graham Knaus, the chief executive of the California State Association of Counties, slammed the budget for not including more specifics about the cost burden to local governments.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Usually in a criminal trial, the burden is on the prosecution to persuade a jury that the defendant is guilty of a crime, Dreiling explained.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Gophers added to its wide receiver room with the commitment of Cincinnati transfer Noah Jennings on Friday night.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
10 Jan. 2026
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Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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