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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
Career pressure could clash with responsibilities at home or emotional needs that can’t be ignored.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Jeffrey Meltzer, a therapist in Florida who works with people who never turn up on time, said some people who hate small talk fear arriving early, and others who feel they don’t have much control over their lives may try to reclaim a few minutes from responsibilities.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Play can function alongside real responsibilities.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
But 2026 will reward people who take responsibility and clearly move forward.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsibility
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Israel and Hamas have traded blame over the violations of the deal.—
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On the five-year anniversary this week, the White House launched a web page casting blame on Democrats, then-Vice President Mike Pence, and Capitol Police for the violence that transpired that day.—
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
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These stores would operate without rent or property tax obligations and aim to sell at wholesale prices, passing on savings to customers.—
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
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The two attorneys made a slew of arguments to defend their position, including that the pair of lawmakers did not have legal standing to bring a suit related to their official duties in the first place.—
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An off-duty Naperville police officer witnessed the crash and pulled the driver out of the Tesla.—
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Get ready for hunting season by browsing over 40 vendors selling a variety of goods for all your fishing and outdoor needs.—
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The request for additional money was made after underground utility and other site placement needs were identified while designing a new floor plan.—
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That connection is visible in rising antisemitic incidents and the daily security burdens borne by Jewish schools and synagogues.—
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Fraud and abuse are merely the cost of social progress, and empathy for the burden their agendas place on hard-working Marylanders is all but non-existent.—
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The Gophers added to its wide receiver room with the commitment of Cincinnati transfer Noah Jennings on Friday night.—
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Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.—
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“Responsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsibility. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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