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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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Recent Examples of responsible
The city was responsible for police and fire services on mass transit along with auditing PTC’s records.
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Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Below the Clouds is written and directed by Rosi, who is also responsible for the cinematography and sound, with editing by Fabrizio Federico in collaboration with Joe Bini and Music by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Mangrum is primarily responsible for choosing each year’s theme, having lead this project since 2019 and prior to that collaborating on the task with Burning Man founder Larry Harvey, who died in 2018.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Together, these moves position China as a responsible power at the very moment others are retreating.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Below the Clouds is written and directed by Rosi, who is also responsible for the cinematography and sound, with editing by Fabrizio Federico in collaboration with Joe Bini and Music by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Mangrum is primarily responsible for choosing each year’s theme, having lead this project since 2019 and prior to that collaborating on the task with Burning Man founder Larry Harvey, who died in 2018.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Together, these moves position China as a responsible power at the very moment others are retreating.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsible
Adjective
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Any employer in a joint-employer relationship can be deemed liable for an unfair labor practice or other unlawful acts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Public chargers also need to be reliable.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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During the past decade, Tranter has established himself as one of the music industry’s most reliable hitmakers, thanks to his clever, boisterous lyricism and dramatic, over-the-top choruses and hooks.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fields slept at downtown bus stops, often gathering with groups or pretending to have a firearm in her coat to stay safe.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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No payment data was accessed within the breach, meaning information like credits cards or transaction history was safe.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Watching my great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and aunt serve as loyal members of this sorority shaped my understanding of what true sisterhood and service look like.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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With markets looking unperturbed, that might turn out true sooner if nothing serious comes in the way of the bulls.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kerzka and the others did their best to comfort them, to bandage small wounds; the most critically injured were already at the hospital.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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But in one of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt so far, Zubimendi quickly went about making a difference.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Moore’s leading first-place total of nine votes remained steady from our initial week of polling.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even short, steady sessions a few times a week can add up to meaningful gains in muscle, metabolism, and overall health.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Responsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsible. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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