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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
By providing unlimited political and military support to the occupation, Washington bears full responsibility for the massacres and the killing of women and children in Gaza.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Amotz Asa-El, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, a Jerusalem think tank, is among those who suspect Mr. Netanyahu is trying to fire Mr. Bar as a way to avoid taking responsibility for the government’s failure to prevent the Oct. 7 attack.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
Rather than keeping quiet like he’s told, Daniel openly admits to his responsibility for the leak, and Fisk admires his loyalty and courage.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
The idea that responsibilities should be divided this way has a long history in post–Cold War alliance thinking.
—Michael E. O’Hanlon, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Amotz Asa-El, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, a Jerusalem think tank, is among those who suspect Mr. Netanyahu is trying to fire Mr. Bar as a way to avoid taking responsibility for the government’s failure to prevent the Oct. 7 attack.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
Rather than keeping quiet like he’s told, Daniel openly admits to his responsibility for the leak, and Fisk admires his loyalty and courage.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
The idea that responsibilities should be divided this way has a long history in post–Cold War alliance thinking.
—Michael E. O’Hanlon, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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The attention, and some of the blame, would have to start shifting onto a player pool whose reputation had been built up but now had to start delivering.—
Paul Tenorio,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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This doesn't mean eliminating accountability but rather shifting from cultures of blame to curiosity when things go wrong.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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If an attorney believes someone at the company is engaged in legally problematic conduct, the attorney has an obligation to raise the issue all the way up the organization’s highest authority if necessary.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company highlights its ongoing need for additional capital to fund future exploration and development activities, as well as to meet its financial obligations under existing agreements.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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This does not impact the reliability of our A220 fleet.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
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This power grab will severely disrupt financial markets by creating deep uncertainty about the reliability of federal contracts, grants, and payments.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Thirteen members of the squad on duty against City have been selected by their countries for World Cup qualifiers, Nations League or friendly fixtures at senior and under-21 level.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The royal looked especially thrilled to be back on duty with the Irish Guards on Monday, showing support for the British Army unit on their special day.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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These systems can function without the need for a salary, benefits, breaks or sleep.—
Vamsi Gosu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The temperate weather eliminates the need for expensive insulation, heating systems, and other winter-proofing measures typical of northern builds.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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The pressure to constantly evolve while maintaining a strong identity can feel like an emotional and professional burden.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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Should the tariffs persist, though, consumers will bear much of the burden.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Disruptive Innovation is Shaping the Future of Education Mark C. Perna, in his Forbes article, emphasizes that in today’s competitive work environment, success depends on a constant commitment to lifelong learning and continuous upskilling.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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