as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
the owner was held accountable for his dog's biting of the child
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Recent Examples of accountable
The legal term is medical malpractice, and my job is to hold providers accountable when standard protocols aren’t followed.
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
This means a political appointee accountable to the White House.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Your condominium’s rules likely require each unit owner to maintain their property and hold residents accountable for their negligence.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
And Trump’s powerful need to not be held accountable has been a kind of blessing (oddly defined) for the economy.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
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Sean C. Domnick, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
This means a political appointee accountable to the White House.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Your condominium’s rules likely require each unit owner to maintain their property and hold residents accountable for their negligence.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
And Trump’s powerful need to not be held accountable has been a kind of blessing (oddly defined) for the economy.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for accountable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accountable
Adjective
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Whoever has possession of the bag is responsible for supplying snacks, essentials and anything else a teammate might need in the bullpen.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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However, some data suggests magnesium influences several pathways in your body that are responsible for lowering circulating volume (the total amount of blood within the circulatory system).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2025
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However, the absence of formal requirements means that the owner of the sole proprietorship can be personally liable for the business’s debts and obligations, including tax bills and legal awards.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The jury found the county, Spitzer and Nelson liable for $3 million in damages, including $1.5 million for past emotional distress.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Accountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accountable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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