1
as in obligation
something (as money) which is owed
he filed for bankruptcy when his debts exceeded his assets
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2
as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our debts
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Recent Examples of debt
And when debts remain unaffordable they will ultimately be forgiven.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Achieving strong returns in the U.S. and Europe increasingly means navigating high corporate debt levels, currently around 80% of GDP in the U.S., slower economic growth, and policy uncertainty.
—Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
There are other elements of the government's debt obligations that only add to the cost.
—John Kelly, Nancy Cordes, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Millions were spent on the cleanup of the soil, only for the debt to act as an albatross around the properties’ neck, tied to the metropolitan district on the land.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Achieving strong returns in the U.S. and Europe increasingly means navigating high corporate debt levels, currently around 80% of GDP in the U.S., slower economic growth, and policy uncertainty.
—Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
There are other elements of the government's debt obligations that only add to the cost.
—John Kelly, Nancy Cordes, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
Millions were spent on the cleanup of the soil, only for the debt to act as an albatross around the properties’ neck, tied to the metropolitan district on the land.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debt
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Small slivers of the population in cities, towns, and counties across the U.S., nearly every spring, are able to saddle their fellow residents with millions and in some cases billions of dollars worth of new tax and spending obligation.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Wyden demanded detailed answers by May 22, including which officials signed off on the dismissals and how the department plans to fulfill its legal obligations under FOIA moving forward.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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With countless crimes to choose from, the series joins its sister show, American Murder.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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From cold cases cracked decades later to trials still underway, here are 18 fatal crimes that occurred at colleges and universities.—
Corin Cesaric,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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His Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) places him in the most aggressive risk category.—
Ed O'Keefe,
CBS News,
19 May 2025
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On Friday, his diagnosis was characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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California mortgage interest is limited to $1 million plus $100,000 home equity indebtedness.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Our nation’s debt and interest death spiral are well underway with world war levels of indebtedness and interest payments exceeding defense spending.—
Lynn Mucenski Keck,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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If Sam is wrong, his journalistic sin is unpardonable.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
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Harrison’s sin is not trading Doncic, but demanding so little in return from the Lakers.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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Current liabilities were reported at $5,898, while stockholders' equity was $22,494.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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This divestiture included a cash payment of $1,350,000 and the assumption of related liabilities.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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The complaint at the crux of Lopez v. Apple is a violation of privacy.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Rose agreed to a permanent ban on Aug. 23, 1989, following an investigation commissioned by Major League Baseball that concluded Rose repeatedly bet on the Reds as a player and manager of the team from 1985-87, a violation of a long-standing MLB rule.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Debt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debt. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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