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as in liable
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
the state laws hold pet owners responsible for any damage or injury done by improperly restrained animals
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
our regular babysitter is very responsible
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a responsible adult
responsible decisions
a responsible government
a capable government
a competent government
a vigilant government
a prudent government
a resourceful government
responsible behavior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsible
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Section 230 prevents social media companies from being held legally liable for the content on their platforms.Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The actor typically favors Christian Louboutin Dolly 85 pumps in black and nude—though she’s recently been liable to try out a slouchy boot.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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But there’s a brighter path forward: businesses that invest first in solutions that will harness all their ecosystem data can turn disruptions into opportunities, offering a more seamless, reliable shopping experience.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Winter hikers will want to invest in a pair of boots that provide reliable grip on snow, ice, and slick trails, so the Hoka Women’s Kaha 2 Gtx Hiking Boots are a no-brainer since they’re fitted with Gore-Tex exteriors alongside a waterproof shell to keep your feet warm and dry all season long.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Don't miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow and keep your data safe while on the go.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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David Swift stayed up to make sure his wife and daughter got home safe.Dateline NBC, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The movie’s true set pieces are the professorial villain’s ostentatious monologues using fast food, musical plagiarism, and Monopoly as metaphors to point out how modern religions are just conspicuous iterations of what’s come before.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Overly precocious George jumps from the train to the countryside and, in true Dickensian fashion, encounters some helpful people as well as some unsavory types on his treacherous trek back home.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement But the upward trend was a good sign for the Measure A campaign, DiCamillo said.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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What’s more, Virginia is rare in which voters feel good about the direction under Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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Slow and steady People shop at a grocery store on August 14, 2024 in New York City.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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But beside 2020, the share of early votes has remained steady since 2012, even as early vote totals have increased.Joe Murphy, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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