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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
Merzouk took on the tough responsibility of coaching a bunch of rambunctious kids (including Alek) on the Eastside Kickers club in Cleveland Heights.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Both men are avid soccer fans, and Starmer cheered on England in person at the Euro 2024 final shortly after taking office — a responsibility that could fall to his successor if England makes it to the World Cup final this year.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
Fuse Brown said these arrangements are attractive to hospitals because these companies often promise more revenue and take over the responsibilities that come with running an ER.
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Alex Olgin,
NPR,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsibility
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Both men are avid soccer fans, and Starmer cheered on England in person at the Euro 2024 final shortly after taking office — a responsibility that could fall to his successor if England makes it to the World Cup final this year.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
Fuse Brown said these arrangements are attractive to hospitals because these companies often promise more revenue and take over the responsibilities that come with running an ER.
—
Alex Olgin,
NPR,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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The blame game does not work anymore.
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Leaders who want durable AI revenue need to treat commercial clarity as an obligation before the market turns confusion into precedent.
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Taking time to understand the legal obligations, reviewing account documents and exploring repayment or debt relief options when necessary can help families make informed financial decisions during an already challenging time.
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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On Monday, Six Flags announced that the ride's manufacturer would make enhancements to the Gold Rusher's vehicle to improve its performance, availability, and reliability.
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Eriyonna Walcott, a 3rd Class Cadet, beelined to the Ecuadorian ship docked next to the Eagle in Norfolk after she was let off duty one afternoon.
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The estimate does not fully capture the federal government’s longer-term personnel costs, including the accrual of veterans’ benefits tied to active-duty service, such as retirement and education benefits.
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All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation.
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But when Erik Spoelstra is strategizing, the needs of Nikola Jovic, for better or worse, are not going to be at the top of the organizational process.
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At that point, Mills said, Kamlager-Dove’s office submitted inquiries to the Postal Service asking about the reason for the closure and what is being done to alleviate the burden on customers.
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There is significant opportunity for improvement in this arena, and the system simply cannot effort to further disenfranchise physicians who already have too much administrative burden.
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Buying a house felt like a commitment to building a future in a community that welcomed us.
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Stone maintained his commitment to the fair treatment of Chesterton and Porter.
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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