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as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
you are answerable for your own conduct at all times
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as in resolvable
capable of having the reason for or cause of determined
they say this equation is not answerable
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Recent Examples of answerable
Woodrow Wilson, Teddy Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon might all have been answerable to those charges, and that’s just limiting ourselves to the 20th century.
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025
Independent agencies cannot be both neutral and fair enforcers of the law and simultaneously only answerable to the president, Malloy said.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
Critics respond that their independent status undermines democratic principles, effectively creating a fourth branch of government that is answerable to no one.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Lawmakers in Washington fear ByteDance is ultimately answerable to the Chinese government, which could make Americans' data and political views potentially vulnerable to a foreign adversary.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025
Independent agencies cannot be both neutral and fair enforcers of the law and simultaneously only answerable to the president, Malloy said.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
Critics respond that their independent status undermines democratic principles, effectively creating a fourth branch of government that is answerable to no one.
—James Broughel, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Lawmakers in Washington fear ByteDance is ultimately answerable to the Chinese government, which could make Americans' data and political views potentially vulnerable to a foreign adversary.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for answerable
Adjective
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However, some data suggests magnesium influences several pathways in your body that are responsible for lowering circulating volume (the total amount of blood within the circulatory system).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2025
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Cohen is responsible for many of Bravo’s biggest franchises, including the Real Housewives and Top Chef, which have become reality staples on both TV and streaming.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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However, the absence of formal requirements means that the owner of the sole proprietorship can be personally liable for the business’s debts and obligations, including tax bills and legal awards.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Your neighbor is liable for the damage caused by his leaking washing machine.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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If replacing cabinetry isn’t feasible, especially for renters, start by adjusting your lighting.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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The big picture: the Chinese government’s release made clear that the recent phone conversation between President Trump and President Xi Jinping was critical in making a deal feasible.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Some whole-berry cranberry supplements may offer modest benefits, but most lack the concentrated levels of the right active compounds—specifically 100% soluble proanthocyanidins (PACs)—needed for meaningful protection.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Other sources of soluble fiber include citrus, broccoli, peas, carrots, cucumbers, and celery.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 June 2025
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Jason Ritter plays Julian’s scenes in this episode with raw emotion, making the character’s choices more explicable, if not entirely forgivable.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws, and is therefore attributed to a divine agency?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Traditional startups often begin with a market gap, but AI ventures require a deeper layer of validation: Is the problem solvable with AI?—
Rohit Anabheri,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The lack of hitting at left field and at catcher should be solvable.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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“Answerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answerable. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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