as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party
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Recent Examples of mortgage
Masha confesses to an affair with married army officer Vershinin (James Lewis), while Andrey admits to having mortgaged the family home, without his sisters’ consent, to pay his gambling debts.
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
In lieu of mortgaging the future, Crane absorbed all but $30 million of Correa’s contract.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
As often as the home would appear in one of Cassavetes and Rowlands’ films, it would be mortgaged to free up funds to make another one.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
Scouting in stealth: Heat scouring for success (if) at No. 20 in NBA draft
ASK IRA: Is practicing prudence essential in Heat not mortgaging future in a Durant deal?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
In lieu of mortgaging the future, Crane absorbed all but $30 million of Correa’s contract.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
As often as the home would appear in one of Cassavetes and Rowlands’ films, it would be mortgaged to free up funds to make another one.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
Scouting in stealth: Heat scouring for success (if) at No. 20 in NBA draft
ASK IRA: Is practicing prudence essential in Heat not mortgaging future in a Durant deal?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortgage
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Hamas is a genocidal terrorist organization committed to Israel’s destruction.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But within those few episodes is a devastating story about a young boy who commits a horrendous crime that unfolds in excruciating detail, with each episode consisting of a single long shot.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His widow, Erika Kirk, pledged Friday to continue his work, including his campus tours and podcast.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ellison pledged to give away 95% of his wealth to advance scientific research and solve complex problems related to health and aging.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Mortgage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortgage. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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