1
as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
hoping to avoid the onus of failure by lowering expectations ahead of time
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2
as in blame
responsibility for wrongdoing or failure
he perpetually tries to shift the onus for any mistakes onto other team members
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Recent Examples of onus
The site also places an onus on ensuring veterans can receive medical care via ground and air transit.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Without specific lateral route requirements, the onus is on air traffic controllers to direct aircraft depending on the situation, multiple FAA witnesses said.
—Ben Mause, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
The Trump administration has placed an onus on domestic manufacturing, particularly in lucrative industries like technology and defense.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 July 2025
The intent of the law was to put the financial onus of responsible waste management onto the producers of these products, and away from California’s taxpayers and cities that would otherwise have to dispose of these products or deal with their waste on beaches, in rivers and on roadways.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025
Without specific lateral route requirements, the onus is on air traffic controllers to direct aircraft depending on the situation, multiple FAA witnesses said.
—Ben Mause, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
The Trump administration has placed an onus on domestic manufacturing, particularly in lucrative industries like technology and defense.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 21 July 2025
The intent of the law was to put the financial onus of responsible waste management onto the producers of these products, and away from California’s taxpayers and cities that would otherwise have to dispose of these products or deal with their waste on beaches, in rivers and on roadways.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onus
Noun
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Apply a baking soda paste to any noticeable yellow stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Professional dental cleanings can remove these stains and restore the restorations’ original brightness.—
Daryl Austin,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There was a lot of hope, and some of the blame lies right here in this town.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Aug. 2025
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However, Posada also absolved Boone of blame during a group media session.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Well Beings Blog supports the critical health and wellbeing of all individuals, to raise awareness, reduce stigma and discrimination, and change the public discourse.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The message, from one of her late husband's friends and whether intentionally or not, laid bare the immense stigma and blame often directed at the families of individuals battling addiction.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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But as elusive perp CW was never found, the internet continues to hound her, with conspiracy theorists’ assumption of guilt only getting refreshed when a couple podcasters lure Madison into an interview that dredges up all the old Amanda Knox-like accusations.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Judgement card suggests a reckoning, a powerful wake-up call to rise into your purpose and release guilt, regret, or self-doubt.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The taint is caused when a chemical compound, 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA), interacts with bacteria or fungi in the wine bottle’s cork.—
Jeremy Harlan,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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Some argued that, given the presumptive unethical taint of such collections, human remains should be buried or otherwise respectfully disposed of.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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For deep cleaning, use hydrogen peroxide for tough spots and clean the sweatband gently with a soft brush, then blot and air dry in a cool, dark place.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2025
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Spray, blot and rinse to watch stains wash away in no time.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Parrilla has the more complex role; Bruiser is unprincipled and lacking in shame, yet generally correct and fair.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Face Debt Without Shame Or Avoidance The first step to reducing debt is facing it without shame.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Onus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onus. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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