responsibilities
Americannoun
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.
A 20% to 30% bond allocation at age 40 would be reasonable for some investors, especially those with ongoing financial responsibilities, while others may hold less than 10%.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
One of Fluor’s responsibilities was to monitor local hires who worked on that base, including a man by the name of Ahmad Nayeb.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026
The counterterrorism director’s responsibilities include coordinating policy for external threats as well as leading efforts to free wrongfully detained Americans around the globe.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
"I have carer responsibilities for my mum and I'm unable to move, so I've been training for three years for what feels like nothing."
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
He enjoys his responsibilities: Bible readings, teaching the word of Jesus, visiting the sick.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
![]()
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.