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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
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the importance of fiscal responsibility over political gains at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday, citing the nation's $36 trillion debt as a reason for concern.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The attorney general of Maryland’s core responsibility is to direct the legal business of the state.
—Haven Shoemaker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2025
As the debate continues, the airline industry faces the challenge of balancing environmental responsibility, economic efficiency and inclusive customer experience.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Mozeliak would need to negotiate a deal that minimized the amount of financial responsibility going forward.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
The attorney general of Maryland’s core responsibility is to direct the legal business of the state.
—Haven Shoemaker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2025
As the debate continues, the airline industry faces the challenge of balancing environmental responsibility, economic efficiency and inclusive customer experience.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Mozeliak would need to negotiate a deal that minimized the amount of financial responsibility going forward.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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Ruby cast blame on Hildebrandt for what had occurred and agreed to testify against the counselor as part of a plea deal.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, the blame sits with the cybercriminals behind the attacks, not the platform itself and certainly not the victim either.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In fact, the plan that was presented was the most conservative strategy given the city’s outstanding general obligation debt.—
Pat Dowell,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Without a binding state law, agencies are under no formal obligation to change their official language — and changing every reference on Texas’ multiple state agency websites could take a while.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2025
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Postal workers will also be permitted to leave facilities earlier and travel greater distances for deliveries, enhancing reliability and revenue, particularly for customers in rural areas.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Enhancing Web3 Robustness With QA: Aspects To Bear In Mind To provide an accurate operation of the Web3 landscape and boost its reliability, organizations may think of strengthening their adoption practices with quality validation procedures.—
Dzmitry Lubneuski,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Jim Sawyer, mayor of the 3,200-population city about 45 miles north of Birmingham, temporarily handed law enforcement duties over to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, placing all department employees on leave as of 5 p.m. Thursday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her security guard even prepared a transparent backpack to just carry the toy when the princess was busy with other duties.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Katie has grown up lonely, fending for herself while her parents tend to the urgent needs of her disabled sister.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, to succeed, any long-term plan for the reconstruction of Gaza will need to prioritize the needs and perspectives of Palestinians themselves.—
Lesley Joseph,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2025
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During a Wednesday budget meeting, council members discussed ensuring that the additional funds would go directly to transit services and minimize the financial burden on residents.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Several venture capitalists investing in European tech startups also decried complex regulatory compliance burdens on their portfolio companies.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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With a commitment to clarity, continuous improvement and cross-functional communication, organizations can truly harness the transformative power of AI.—
Himanshu Sinha,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Most of the people and characters Mlotek encounters are married (or tried to be), and many of them are unhappy in that commitment.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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