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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
As a result, hospitals break even or better, and the states, like the kid with the credit card, have more money and can spend it with less fiscal responsibility.
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Ryan Levi, NPR, 10 Feb. 2025
Police not in charge on dangerous dog calls KC Pet Project took over Kansas City’s animal shelter services in 2012, and was contracted with the city in 2020 to assume all animal control responsibilities though their Animal Services Division.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025
Public Resources Code section 4291 imposes the 5-foot requirement for all structures within Cal Fire’s responsibility area, which includes regions outside cities.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
One controller normally focuses on helicopter traffic, the individual said, but those responsibilities were combined with another controller’s Wednesday night.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Levi, NPR, 10 Feb. 2025
Police not in charge on dangerous dog calls KC Pet Project took over Kansas City’s animal shelter services in 2012, and was contracted with the city in 2020 to assume all animal control responsibilities though their Animal Services Division.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025
Public Resources Code section 4291 imposes the 5-foot requirement for all structures within Cal Fire’s responsibility area, which includes regions outside cities.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
One controller normally focuses on helicopter traffic, the individual said, but those responsibilities were combined with another controller’s Wednesday night.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Back to playing the blame game?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Tang deserves some of the blame for what happened early.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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While changes to the administration of loans may occur, the underlying obligations are expected to persist.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Grande added that labels know how a young star’s life will change and have the obligation to protect them.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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For industries that rely on real-time connectivity—whether in logistics, streaming services, or online marketplaces—network reliability is critical.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Good question—after all, Jaguars are not renowned for being paragons of reliability.—
Eric Bangeman,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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During their press duties in the days before the Super Bowl, players from both teams were asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s attendance at the game.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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The corporal, while on duty in his marked patrol car, reportedly encountered the girl on North Avenue in front of Coppin.—
Keith Daniels,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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News Jewish Family Service said new Trump administration policies have curbed migrant arrivals but have also highlighted the need for pro bono immigration legal services.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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As the food scraps decay, the remaining nutrients seep into the soil to improve plant growth and reduce the need for fertilizers or pesticides.—
Lisa Boyd,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
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With its struggling economy, Egypt is drowning under the burden of millions of jobless Sudanese and Libyan refugees, along with 100,000 Gazans.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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With a veteran-laden roster and burden of expectation on his shoulders, the pressure appeared to be getting to head coach Nick Sirianni.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, in captivity, Abish develops a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between the tribes and the pioneers and both groups’ religious commitments.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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The city’s budget is increasingly dedicated to paying for past commitments, forcing today’s taxpayers to finance the retirements of yesterday’s workforce at the expense of current and future investments.—
Mariana Trujillo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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