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as in liable
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
the state laws hold pet owners responsible for any damage or injury done by improperly restrained animals
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
our regular babysitter is very responsible
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a responsible adult
responsible decisions
a responsible government
a capable government
a competent government
a vigilant government
a prudent government
a resourceful government
responsible behavior
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Recent Examples of responsible
The Royal Portfolio co-owner Liz Biden is responsible for the lodges’ interiors and is known for her eclectic, colorful style.
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Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025
The person believed responsible for an attack targeting a Southern California fertility clinic Saturday posted rambling online writings before an explosion that investigators are treating as an act of terrorism, according to a law enforcement official.
—Eric Tucker, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
Amid a growing prison crisis, medical and geriatric parole reforms provide a sound framework for constructing a compassionate and fiscally responsible path forward.
—Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
Alongside William Saliba, who mainly defends the far post, Havertz and Gabriel are responsible for the near post and the central zone.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025
The person believed responsible for an attack targeting a Southern California fertility clinic Saturday posted rambling online writings before an explosion that investigators are treating as an act of terrorism, according to a law enforcement official.
—Eric Tucker, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
Amid a growing prison crisis, medical and geriatric parole reforms provide a sound framework for constructing a compassionate and fiscally responsible path forward.
—Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
Alongside William Saliba, who mainly defends the far post, Havertz and Gabriel are responsible for the near post and the central zone.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsible
Adjective
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Stork, a longtime opponent of the dam raise, said the Trump administration is liable to ignore the state law.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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By the end of the trial, Heard was found liable in all three matters of defamation raised.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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At a time when trust in institutions is declining, access to reliable information feels harder to come by, and the need for noncommercial, high-quality early-childhood content is greater than ever, public media stands apart as a vital and unifying source.—
Mark G. Contreras,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The buttery-soft jeans are my most comfortable denim, and finding a reliable white pair in the past has often been a struggle.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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One is not safer than the other—tolerance to the medications largely depends on the patient.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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The nets are closing in on them, the circle is getting tighter, and even their own places of worship are not safe.—
Scott Santarosa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Dylan’s life is full of true — meaning real — contradictions.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Brands can now measure interactions that happen across different channels and touchpoints, such as call center conversions or in-store actions—creating a true omnichannel view.—
Heidi Bullock,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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The cryptocurrency has benefited from a best of both worlds scenario that has led to growing momentum from more bitcoin treasury companies and Wall Street investors.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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One year later, Day, the Arkansas softball team’s steady utility player, delivered one of the biggest hits in program history.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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Under the Biden administration, the number of controllers held steady with a head count of 13,853 at the end of the 2023 fiscal year, the latest data available.—
Linda Qiu,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Responsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsible. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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