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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
Since the Voluntary Resolution Agreement did not assign liability for the flooding, the responsibility for finding government funds to fix the flood damage has largely fallen to the Shiloh community members.
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Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
But that law, which survived court challenges, is not the only place where the state has taken on traditional federal responsibilities.
—Dan Debree, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
This is especially true for the county government, which is vested with public health responsibilities for unincorporated communities and cities alike under a 1933 law.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
No cartel faction has claimed responsibility, nor have any messages been left at the scene to indicate the motive.
—Keegan Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
But that law, which survived court challenges, is not the only place where the state has taken on traditional federal responsibilities.
—Dan Debree, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
This is especially true for the county government, which is vested with public health responsibilities for unincorporated communities and cities alike under a 1933 law.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
No cartel faction has claimed responsibility, nor have any messages been left at the scene to indicate the motive.
—Keegan Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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John is not a defendant in her lawsuit, which places the blame squarely on Matthew and Robert.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Gail: Pat Riley and Heat management share the bulk of the blame for the current mess.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Padres reportedly needed a $50 million loan in 2023 just to meet payroll obligations.Newsweek, Newsweek, 7 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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Paired with an aging grid and the increasing risk of cyber threats, concerns are mounting about the grid's reliability.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Understanding its physiology involves dissecting the core components and processes that ensure authenticity and reliability.Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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There are lots of ways to add a physical element in spot duty if the Jets want to augment Stanley and Lowry in that role or limit Stanley to the press box.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Only Germany, where government subsidies just edged out the driving experience, and Korea, where the need for reduced maintenance came third, differed from the herd.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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With the company allowing for more flexibility, the need for such an offering was diminished.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
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For instance, an employee struggling with the financial burden of childcare costs can utilize LSA funds to cover these expenses.Alex Shubat, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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On January 14, two bills advanced in the Labor Committee that might well be the spark that ignites widespread labor unrest, even as the push imposes heavier burdens on our state’s consumers and taxpayers.Frank Ricci, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
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Our partnership and shared commitment to helping communities in need is greatly valued.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Her experience, leadership acuity, passion for students and commitment to the craft of teaching will benefit our school community for years to come.Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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