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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
At that meeting, the Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force (NEST) will be presenting another viewpoint for the city to consider, one that paints a picture of Naperville’s future electricity supply that is both environmentally and fiscally responsible, NEST leaders say.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Solar wind, as well as solar storms, are responsible for space weather that can affect Earth, creating beautiful auroras near the poles but also interfering with communications satellites and triggering outages of power grids.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Those are the people responsible for staffing airports and checking to make sure passengers do not have weapons or explosives.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
The cut to revenue is responsible for Eversource’s decision to sell Aquarion.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Solar wind, as well as solar storms, are responsible for space weather that can affect Earth, creating beautiful auroras near the poles but also interfering with communications satellites and triggering outages of power grids.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Those are the people responsible for staffing airports and checking to make sure passengers do not have weapons or explosives.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
The cut to revenue is responsible for Eversource’s decision to sell Aquarion.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsible
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If a seller overcharges VAT by applying a rate that is too high, article 203 of the VAT Directive states that the seller is liable for the overstated VAT amount shown on the invoice.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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In an emergency, are HOA and towing company liable?—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some consumer groups, like the elderly who favor brick and mortar shopping or people without reliable internet access, will be disproportionately affected by closures, said Douglas Bowman, a marketing professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in Georgia.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 3-month Treasury yield this week moved above the 10-year note, a historically reliable indicator of a recession at the 12- to 18-month horizon.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The challenge of keeping hospitals safe Hospitals are particularly challenging to secure because of the way they are set up, Clay said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Outlet Covers With Hidden Pull Handle $10 at Amazon This pack of 45 reusable outlet covers is perfect for quickly baby-proofing hotel rooms and keeping children safe from electrical outlets.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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If the aim of the executioners is not true, death could take even longer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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And even if that stuff weren’t true, there are already plenty of budget-friendly retailers who serve the consumer audience that wants that look, like Zara, COS, H&M, and literally countless others.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, $52 Ahead, find the nine medium-coverage foundations that have a permanent place in makeup artists’ kits (and in Allure editors’ hearts) and prepare to put your best face forward.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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The ‘90s was good to the magazine industry for the most part.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Williams Is The Big Upside Surprise The Williams team has been making steady progress under its new ownership and with James Vowles at the helm.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the last five years, U.S. housing prices have skyrocketed, and that growth remains steady.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Responsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsible. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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