responsibly
Americanadverb
-
in a sensible, trustworthy, and prudent way.
-
in a way that reflects a duty or responsibility.
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.
The Anza-Borrego Foundation tracks these seasonal displays and offers guidance on how to witness them responsibly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
“This case misunderstands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site,” said Jose Castañeda, a Google spokesman, in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
The case, he said, “misunderstands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social-media site.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Disney will engage with other AI platforms to find ways to responsibly use the technology without infringing on intellectual property rights, a spokesperson said.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
“I’ll help you figure out how to spend it responsibly, but I won’t take a dime and you won’t bring it up again. Understood?”
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
