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as in liable
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
the state laws hold pet owners responsible for any damage or injury done by improperly restrained animals
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
our regular babysitter is very responsible
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a responsible adult
responsible decisions
a responsible government
a capable government
a competent government
a vigilant government
a prudent government
a resourceful government
responsible behavior
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Recent Examples of responsible
Risk Factors Atherosclerosis is responsible for the vast majority of cases of renal artery stenosis.
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Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
This year’s legislation, however, also targets a new kind of buzz — beverages that include THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive component in cannabis that’s responsible for getting users high.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
As a rule, the person making the gift (not the recipient) is responsible for any applicable federal gift taxes.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
However, her response states that because legislative bodies are not responsible for enforcing laws, she is blocked from speaking to lawmakers.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
This year’s legislation, however, also targets a new kind of buzz — beverages that include THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive component in cannabis that’s responsible for getting users high.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
As a rule, the person making the gift (not the recipient) is responsible for any applicable federal gift taxes.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
However, her response states that because legislative bodies are not responsible for enforcing laws, she is blocked from speaking to lawmakers.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsible
Adjective
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The developer also will be liable for $2 million in attorney’s fees incurred by the state and environmental groups.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Urlacher was a suspect in the 1976 disappearance of a 14-year-old girl from a concert in Huntley and, while never charged, he was found liable in a civil trial for the teen’s death in 1981 and ordered to pay her family $5.15 million, according to a wire service report at the time.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Furthering its commitment to sustainable infrastructure, the company announced plans to expand its ultra-fast charging network internationally to help address the increasing demand for fast and reliable EV charging solutions.—
Lyubov Artemenko,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Record sales have become a less reliable source of income for artists.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Listen to this article Last year was among the safest on the subway in over a decade, according to data presented by the MTA’s head of security Wednesday — the latest salvo in a war of facts and apparent disinformation with the subway system’s federal funding at stake.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Given his body type and potential, maybe the same could be true for Williams.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Any good headphones already do this to a certain extent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In this case, there is Alba’s magnetic allure and the other two’s steady relationships.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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Cool heads and steady hands will have to do in this era of a president intent on wrecking the world’s most resilient economy.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Responsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsible. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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