as in responsibility
willingness or obligation to explain one's actions or to admit being the cause of a problem
There is a push to increase accountability among government officials.
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Recent Examples of accountability
However, Republican policies continue to tear apart El Cajon families, drive shoppers away from our businesses, and shield abusers from accountability.
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Though Epstein died in 2019, transparency and accountability for victims of his abuse have led to oversight investigations and passage of the Epstein files law.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
This decision reflects my belief that meaningful change in our industry requires accountability and leadership that earns trust.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Republican state lawmakers opposed the measure, saying the Legislature was circumventing its process and abandoning transparency and accountability in order to funnel tax dollars to a political ally.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Though Epstein died in 2019, transparency and accountability for victims of his abuse have led to oversight investigations and passage of the Epstein files law.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
This decision reflects my belief that meaningful change in our industry requires accountability and leadership that earns trust.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Republican state lawmakers opposed the measure, saying the Legislature was circumventing its process and abandoning transparency and accountability in order to funnel tax dollars to a political ally.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accountability
responsibility
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In recent years, as climate change has fueled more intense events, from flooding to wildfires, the federal government has assumed a greater financial responsibility for natural disaster recovery.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Warren's dojo provided a structured environment, teaching students responsibility and restraint alongside martial arts.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accountability. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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