responsibly

American  

[ri-spahns-uhb-lee] / rɪˈspɑns əb li /

adverb

1. in a sensible, trustworthy, and prudent way.

2. in a way that reflects a duty or responsibility.

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Explanation

When you do something in a careful, trustworthy way, you do it responsibly. If you spend your money responsibly, you'll probably be able to save some of it. Acting responsibly is important in life — it's what makes people trust you, and it means you usually do things only after thinking them over and choosing what's wisest or most sensible. You can't get a driver's license until you prove you can drive responsibly. And, before someone hires you to babysit, they'll want to know you act responsibly. The Latin root is respons-, "answerable" or "offered in return."

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responsibly

Realizing its benefits will require the public and private sectors to manage those risks responsibly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

They added that they wanted to make sure the growth was "delivered responsibly and sustainably" for the people living closes to the site.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

“These pricing adjustments are one step in a broader effort we are taking to responsibly address those pressures and support Metrolink’s long-term financial sustainability.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

We need the companies and countries most committed to using AI responsibly to be the AI leaders.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 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

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Related Words

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