Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for responsibility. Search instead for spongiopilin.
Definitions

responsibility

[ri-spon-suh-bil-i-tee] / rɪˌspɒn səˈbɪl ɪ ti /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

For it to stick, employees need clear answers to practical questions, including what rules govern its use, and who takes responsibility when it makes a mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

“Sometimes she has a new perspective and sometimes the world has changed. But in every case, she’ll take responsibility when she’s made a mistake and learns from it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

He said the European push to take more responsibility for its defence was making the alliance tougher and more capable.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

SAL said it has a responsibility to safeguard both the singer’s legacy and the people involved in maintaining it.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

She wanted to be a fighter pilot, and she was worried that she wasn’t going to be able to live up to the responsibility.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

“Today, large-language models have taken over these responsibilities, leading companies to eliminate low-wage ‘starter’ roles.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

In his resignation statement, Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada insisted "the Department carried out its responsibilities in accordance with the established protocol."

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

This debate turns on several questions, including what constitutes a disability under ADA, what responsibilities businesses should shoulder and how the U.S. regulates fragrances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

No provision of the Constitution says in so many words that Congress may not compel state officials to carry out federal law-enforcement responsibilities or to enact legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

We did a good job, worked a full day, and fulfilled our responsibilities; that was our mantra.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




Vocabulary lists containing responsibility


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 14,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training