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
In fact, owing taxes is an all too predictable outcome of a withholding structure that expects workers not only to understand but to anticipate complex tax consequences months in advance, while navigating work, family and other obligations.
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Sakinah Tillman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Banks will often invest in affordable housing to meet the act’s obligations.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Equal-time obligations apply to broadcast licensees using public spectrum.
—Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, the priority number one is to get this nuclear issue resolved in a proper deal that is clear, that- that exactly specifies obligations of each side.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Many read a disconnect from friends and family as loneliness, but the roaring highs and lows of Nothing’s About to Happen to Me reckon with freedom from social obligations and mores.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The union encouraged members to remove personal belongings from the workplace, schedule any medical, dental or vision appointments, refill prescriptions with 90-day supplies and postpone major purchases or financial obligations until an agreement is reached.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
This collection offers a high-end look for less, with frames that go from weekday obligations to weekend gatherings seamlessly.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
All European commissioners are bound by ethical obligations and an official code of conduct during and after their time in office.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sakinah Tillman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Banks will often invest in affordable housing to meet the act’s obligations.
—Neal Franklin, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Equal-time obligations apply to broadcast licensees using public spectrum.
—Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, the priority number one is to get this nuclear issue resolved in a proper deal that is clear, that- that exactly specifies obligations of each side.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Many read a disconnect from friends and family as loneliness, but the roaring highs and lows of Nothing’s About to Happen to Me reckon with freedom from social obligations and mores.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The union encouraged members to remove personal belongings from the workplace, schedule any medical, dental or vision appointments, refill prescriptions with 90-day supplies and postpone major purchases or financial obligations until an agreement is reached.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
This collection offers a high-end look for less, with frames that go from weekday obligations to weekend gatherings seamlessly.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
All European commissioners are bound by ethical obligations and an official code of conduct during and after their time in office.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Trust deep bonds to clarify shared responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Trust deep bonds to clarify shared responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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In 1992, Ross Perot ran as a maverick presidential candidate on one major issue, the peril of huge debts, deficits and especially interest payments that were devouring the budget and leaving less and less money for the retirees, health care and defense.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hedge funds and pension funds buy 100-year bonds to provide a long and stable source of income to balance long-term debts that are already on their books.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the interim, a provisional three-member leadership council assumes the supreme leader's duties until a replacement is formally appointed.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Wells pulled at least half of her staff to work the outbreak response on top of their other daily duties.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, that program will create future financial liabilities for California as retiring employees cash in unused vacation time.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Farsad Law Office regularly represents business owners dealing with SBA loans, merchant cash advances, business credit lines, and significant tax liabilities involving the IRS, California Franchise Tax Board, CDTFA, and EDD.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many of the children come from high-needs populations, as Nationwide serves families that are uninsured or on Medicaid.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Name your needs so trust grows and closeness deepens naturally.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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But a year later, Tehran said it would no longer be bound by its commitments if the other parties to the JCPOA were in breach of theirs.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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France’s president may expand nuclear commitments to European allies while keeping adversaries guessing about the threshold for nuclear response.—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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