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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
On May 12, there will be a full moon in Scorpio, shaking up your responsible sixth house of health, work and day-to-day affairs.
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Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
Where individuals were once responsible for handling large datasets, processing clinical documents, contracts and updating recordkeeping to keep abreast of new regulations, AI can now largely take over those routine tasks and spot anomalies, making healthcare providers more compliant.
—Tamsin Gable, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Consequently, the current consensus is that the sun is indeed responsible for these massive upticks in isotopes.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
But human activity is responsible for about 90% of all wildfires in the nation.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
Where individuals were once responsible for handling large datasets, processing clinical documents, contracts and updating recordkeeping to keep abreast of new regulations, AI can now largely take over those routine tasks and spot anomalies, making healthcare providers more compliant.
—Tamsin Gable, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Consequently, the current consensus is that the sun is indeed responsible for these massive upticks in isotopes.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 1 May 2025
But human activity is responsible for about 90% of all wildfires in the nation.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 26 Apr. 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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Those who set up encampments may be held liable for damages to campuses, and those who do not leave are subject to trespassing charges.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
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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Six of nine planetary boundaries — the limits deemed safe for humans to enjoy stable and prosperous lives on Earth — have been breached.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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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
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The Johnny King Buck In 2006, Wisconsin deer hunter Johnny King shot what some folks believe is the true world-record typical whitetail.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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So there’s always lines that are news to me and in a good way.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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There is also a good smattering of creations from Louis Vuitton, which is the show’s lead sponsor and where Virgil Abloh served as creative director of men’s collections and was succeeded by Pharrell Williams.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 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 22 May. 2025.
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