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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
With this growth comes the daunting responsibility of search tools to prioritize credibility and transparency while maintaining efficacy.
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Gary Drenik, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The panelists agreed that the new American administration was correct to ask Europe to take responsibility for its own defense.
—Caitlin L. Chandler, The Dial, 6 Mar. 2025
Her research interests include stakeholder management, corporate social responsibility, and corporate governance.
—Riki Takeuchi, Harvard Business Review, 6 Mar. 2025
This company has built its brand on a holistic perspective, prioritizing environmental health and social responsibility alongside profit.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Gary Drenik, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The panelists agreed that the new American administration was correct to ask Europe to take responsibility for its own defense.
—Caitlin L. Chandler, The Dial, 6 Mar. 2025
Her research interests include stakeholder management, corporate social responsibility, and corporate governance.
—Riki Takeuchi, Harvard Business Review, 6 Mar. 2025
This company has built its brand on a holistic perspective, prioritizing environmental health and social responsibility alongside profit.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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Ever since the party managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in last year’s presidential race, Democratic leaders and key influencers have reverted to the circular firing squads of blame to which losing campaigns inevitably return.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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But to place the blame on the airframe and not the government's decisions on how to use it seems misplaced.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Robert Newton, a Columbia oceanographer, said the grant cancellations were based on a falsehood that Columbia had abandoned its obligations to its Jewish students.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The person literally has no specific duties or obligations outlined in the state constitution other than remaining alive.—
Scott Maxwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 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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Padilla’s priorities include the expansion of fare assistance programs and improvements to service reliability and safety.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The fresh round of duties on Chinese goods doubled an initial set of tariffs placed on China last month.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The constant grind of teaching, research and administrative duties can take a toll.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Over the last six years, the aerospace industry has yet to match its 2018 record production and has also fallen short of manufacturing enough planes to satisfy the needs of airlines.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Together, these two technologies permanently eliminated the need for potassium permanganate (PP) spray and the pumice stone washing process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2025
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The people in my community need help, not another unfair burden to overcome.—
Kevin English,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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All three experts spoke to the burden of educating workplaces on religious norms and accommodations falling on Muslim employees themselves.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, the drug maker Eli Lilly recently announced a $27 billion commitment to manufacture products in the U.S.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Under Francis' leadership, the role of almoner has been expanded to reflect his deep commitment to charity and aiding those in need.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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