1
as in blames
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 duties
something one must do because of prior agreement
I had the responsibility of closing up the shop at night
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Recent Examples of responsibilities
Sherwood struggled in that role last year and should do better with fewer responsibilities.
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Its failure, especially the Republican majority in the House and Senate, to honor constitutional obligations as well as legislative and oversight responsibilities is disheartening.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Each setback, from a phone glitch to unexpected responsibilities, adds to the pressure.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Testing moves into Indo-Pacific theater Castelion’s responsibilities include defining final early operational capability requirements for the Blackbeard weapon.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Falcon Heavy may have a limited lifespan in the coming years as SpaceX continues to develop the new Starship and Super Heavy rocket, which would take over the heavy-lift responsibilities for Falcon Heavy.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Ali is the eldest daughter and struggles to deal with her grief and responsibilities for her younger siblings.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Princess Anne is often described as the Queen’s most like-minded child, known for her no-nonsense attitude, dry humor and unwavering commitment to her responsibilities.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Its failure, especially the Republican majority in the House and Senate, to honor constitutional obligations as well as legislative and oversight responsibilities is disheartening.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Each setback, from a phone glitch to unexpected responsibilities, adds to the pressure.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Testing moves into Indo-Pacific theater Castelion’s responsibilities include defining final early operational capability requirements for the Blackbeard weapon.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Falcon Heavy may have a limited lifespan in the coming years as SpaceX continues to develop the new Starship and Super Heavy rocket, which would take over the heavy-lift responsibilities for Falcon Heavy.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Ali is the eldest daughter and struggles to deal with her grief and responsibilities for her younger siblings.
—The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Princess Anne is often described as the Queen’s most like-minded child, known for her no-nonsense attitude, dry humor and unwavering commitment to her responsibilities.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibilities
Noun
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One owner who started an Amazon delivery business in 2019 blames skyrocketing premiums for slashing his annual profit from $400,000 to $150,000.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The paramilitary guard will take over security duties currently performed by conventional military forces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mickey Mouse was hugely popular in Germany (including personally with Hitler), but Germany imposed hefty duties on the import of foreign films after the Nazis came to power, bringing Mickey Mouse’s broad viewership to a halt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both liabilities are one-time, extraordinary events with unpredictable costs, stemming from legal processes outside the city’s control.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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What apparently happened, we have been told, is that her husband Tim Mynett’s assets were listed last year, but not the liabilities for those assets.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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The budget emphasizes that HUD funding is insufficient to meet rental assistance obligations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Those obligations were not met.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Be direct about needs, set clear boundaries, and make sure everything is understood.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Innovative, imaginative solutions that meet growth in population, business and agricultural needs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keep your message clear, your commitments realistic, and your follow-through tight so momentum actually builds.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Chris Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, told me that Catholic thought has informed some of his company’s ethical commitments.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Responsibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibilities. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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