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
This is in stark contrast to President Joe Biden’s approach, which was to forgive billions in outstanding obligations as a means of buying political support.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Based on this information, ask me 2-3 clarifying questions about my financial cushion and obligations.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Those include obligations to stay in Switzerland, deposit his identity documents with prosecutors and report to police every day.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
The loan was structured to finance these renovations retroactively, so the owners could reduce their senior loan obligations, another benefit of the C-PACE product.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Of course, what nobody is really talking about is what would happen to this deal if the city should prove unable to meet all of its obligations in the future and the state of Illinois decides to allow some kind of insolvency for its biggest municipality.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
That can help streamline the repayment process while keeping you on track with your obligations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Saldaña has given fans a glimpse of her life as a boy-mom during her work obligations as well, as Cy, Bowie, and Zen joined her on the red carpet several times last year.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The joint resolution said the country would need to provide a year’s notice of its intention to withdraw, and pay in full its financial obligations for the organization’s current fiscal year.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026
Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Based on this information, ask me 2-3 clarifying questions about my financial cushion and obligations.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Those include obligations to stay in Switzerland, deposit his identity documents with prosecutors and report to police every day.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
The loan was structured to finance these renovations retroactively, so the owners could reduce their senior loan obligations, another benefit of the C-PACE product.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Of course, what nobody is really talking about is what would happen to this deal if the city should prove unable to meet all of its obligations in the future and the state of Illinois decides to allow some kind of insolvency for its biggest municipality.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
That can help streamline the repayment process while keeping you on track with your obligations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Saldaña has given fans a glimpse of her life as a boy-mom during her work obligations as well, as Cy, Bowie, and Zen joined her on the red carpet several times last year.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The joint resolution said the country would need to provide a year’s notice of its intention to withdraw, and pay in full its financial obligations for the organization’s current fiscal year.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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Maybe weekly status updates are inconsistent, decisions get delayed because of unclear responsibilities or communication across departments stalls because of missing context.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The hiring process, a collaborative effort with Posey, general manager Zack Minasian and the rest of the front office, has acted as another sort of crash course on the responsibilities of an MLB manager.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela’s external liabilities, including arbitration claims and bilateral debts — estimated at $150 billion to $170 billion, according to Reuters — complicates any recovery timeline, said Eric Fine, a portfolio manager from VanEck.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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When that happens, a more serious concern tends to set in about whether your delinquent debts could ultimately lead to a lawsuit and a judgment against you in court.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Augmentation pulls teachers, case managers, and maintenance workers away from their core duties, eroding programs intended to reduce recidivism and maintain humane conditions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The appeals court, however, said staying the injunction serves the public interest by preventing federal agents from hesitating while carrying out lawful duties.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the 1990s, Norton played a key role in ending the city’s financial crisis by brokering a deal to transfer billions of dollars in unfunded pension liabilities to the federal government in exchange for changes to the district’s budget.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a typical acquisition, the buyer conducts extensive due diligence to understand the target company’s financial performance, contracts, liabilities, intellectual property, customer concentration, employee matters, and more.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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This dual approach — consumer tool plus enterprise solution — reflects a broader strategy to meet the distinct needs of patients and healthcare systems in a regulated environment.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rangel added that the open house format gives candidates a more comfortable way to connect with recruiters and helps districts spot leaders who can meet the needs of every student.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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ComEd will announce this spring how many of those applicants have agreed to proffer the $200 million to $300 million in nonrefundable commitments in order to move forward.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Many boomers help with child care, though work commitments may limit their availability.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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