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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
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Don’t look to nobody else or point blame at somebody else because you ain’t reached or tapped into your blessings yet.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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The balance of the blame fell on the college, according to the judge.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 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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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 are your compliance and reliability requirements?—
Alex Gudilko,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The disinformation campaign was therefore not only aimed at an aircraft, but more broadly at a national image of strategic autonomy, industrial reliability and solid partnerships.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump began informing America’s trading partners about their new duty rates under his tariff regime.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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In fact, Cadillac even dialed the power up for sport-ute duty, pulling 682 hp out of the 6.2-liter supercharged V8.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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During what might have been the committee’s final meeting last week, Samantha Karn, corporation counsel for the city, emphasized the need for a consistent process in determining which events are supported by the city and how much support is lent.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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Nature is restorative, helping to counteract modern life's numerous demands and the need to stay hyper-focused on specific tasks, the expert added.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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The burden of trying to fit into India, of forever apologizing for its shortcomings, apologizing for my own Westernization, was suddenly lifted from me.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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In fact, there is something pleasurable in setting down the burdens of the past.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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This willingness to be imperfect fosters trust and demonstrates a genuine commitment to the journey of inclusion.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The State Department did not respond to requests by ABC News for the current data on its assistance commitments to Sudan after foreign aid freezes and layoffs.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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