1
as in blames
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 duties
something one must do because of prior agreement
I had the responsibility of closing up the shop at night
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Recent Examples of responsibilities
To achieve peak performance, organizations must establish crystal-clear roles and responsibilities.
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Anjai Lal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.
—Daniel Wendt, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Moreover, structure and clarity play a pivotal role in ensuring every team member understands their responsibilities.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This granular approach to talent management will allow organizations to be more agile and responsive to market changes—particularly important in times of volatility—dynamically deploying talent to meet organizational needs regardless of rigid roles and responsibilities.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The study, published in the journal Emerging Adulthood, found that college is an inherently stressful environment with students facing a multitude of new responsibilities as well as stressors such as personal finance, living away from home and their studies.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Brewing responsibilities push you into impatient mode.
—USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Look beyond job titles, pay grades and even job series, to account for comparable knowledge, skills, experience and responsibilities.
—Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Anjai Lal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.
—Daniel Wendt, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Moreover, structure and clarity play a pivotal role in ensuring every team member understands their responsibilities.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This granular approach to talent management will allow organizations to be more agile and responsive to market changes—particularly important in times of volatility—dynamically deploying talent to meet organizational needs regardless of rigid roles and responsibilities.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The study, published in the journal Emerging Adulthood, found that college is an inherently stressful environment with students facing a multitude of new responsibilities as well as stressors such as personal finance, living away from home and their studies.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Brewing responsibilities push you into impatient mode.
—USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Look beyond job titles, pay grades and even job series, to account for comparable knowledge, skills, experience and responsibilities.
—Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibilities
Noun
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Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Total assets for the union increased 17% to $418 million, while liabilities rose 28% to $318 million, including $226 million owed to players from revenue generated by the union’s licensing arm, THINK450.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, the costs relate to current year payroll costs, and do not provide an accurate picture of how the raises will increase the pension liabilities that result as well.—
John A. Rasimas,
Hartford Courant,
27 Dec. 2024
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Tech leaders should prepare to comply with obligations for high-risk AI systems, including data quality, risk management and quality assurance systems, and enabling human oversight.—
Andrew Duncan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The United States does not uphold its obligations to NATO out of some kind of misguided altruism.—
Alexander Cooley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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On multiple occasions since World War II, the United States has made bilateral security commitments to allies and partners in comparable postconflict situations.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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