1
as in responsibilities
something one must do because of prior agreement
their financial obligations keep them from giving to charities as much as they would like
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2
as in debts
something (as money) which is owed
I have to pay off my current obligations before I can buy a new car
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Recent Examples of obligations
Mercury retrograde is asking you to hit pause on external obligations and listen to your inner world.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
These stores would operate without rent or property tax obligations and aim to sell at wholesale prices, passing on savings to customers.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
First-generation students make up a growing share, often balancing multiple obligations while pursuing a credential.
—Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
But then in April, a judge allowed Sony to take over distribution of both shows, finding that Sony was likely to prevail on its claim that CBS has failed to live up to its contractual obligations.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Kering and L’Oréal also said jointly at the time that Kering’s obligations would be respected regarding the existing license agreement.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
All 16 petitions came from eight refineries regarding obligations for compliance years 2021-2024.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
And every year, there is talk about raising taxes to pay for those obligations.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
These stores would operate without rent or property tax obligations and aim to sell at wholesale prices, passing on savings to customers.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
First-generation students make up a growing share, often balancing multiple obligations while pursuing a credential.
—Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
But then in April, a judge allowed Sony to take over distribution of both shows, finding that Sony was likely to prevail on its claim that CBS has failed to live up to its contractual obligations.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Kering and L’Oréal also said jointly at the time that Kering’s obligations would be respected regarding the existing license agreement.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
All 16 petitions came from eight refineries regarding obligations for compliance years 2021-2024.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
And every year, there is talk about raising taxes to pay for those obligations.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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Only 38% of respondents cited labor reduction as a motivator for AI adoption, while most say AI helps teams reduce manual work and take on more strategic responsibilities.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many must now contend with large mortgage and car payments, along with student loan debt, while also balancing greater family responsibilities.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Caruso and Steyer could easily finance campaigns for governor, freeing themselves from the chore of raising money and thus incurring political debts to supporters.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The three major credit bureaus stopped reporting medical debts below $500 in April 2023.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
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The government is allowed to implement content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions, and a protest can’t interfere with law enforcement’s duties.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The structure puts extra defensive weight on Potts, but his midfield partners did not shirk their share of such duties, with the trio combining to give West Ham broad, reliable coverage across the pitch.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kolfage is alleged to have used the funds to pay for home renovations, make payments on a boat, and purchase a luxury sports utility vehicle, cosmetic surgery and to pay off credit card debt and personal tax liabilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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But companies that are still waiting and seeing might want to get a move on because any liabilities that come will come quickly, Conklin said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the United Nations, Venezuela historically does not produce enough food to meet its needs, and many products must be imported from abroad and paid for in foreign currencies.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ultimately, the findings emphasize that understanding your driving needs and aligning them with the right powertrain can make a major difference in battery longevity.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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But OpenAI itself has made commitments far beyond its current cash flow—including commitments in the many hundreds of billions to Oracle, Nvidia and other data center providers.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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None of these commitments have been honored.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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