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
People are taking on more credit card debt, there’s less disposable income out there with high inflation and high interest rates.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Financial Stability: Eli Lilly's balance sheet is more robust, with debt making up only 4% of equity, considerably less than AbbVie's 20%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill would increase the nation's debt by $3.1 trillion.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Moreover, $14 trillion in U.S. debt maturing soon will be refinanced — likely at higher rates, noted CNBC.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Financial Stability: Eli Lilly's balance sheet is more robust, with debt making up only 4% of equity, considerably less than AbbVie's 20%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill would increase the nation's debt by $3.1 trillion.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Moreover, $14 trillion in U.S. debt maturing soon will be refinanced — likely at higher rates, noted CNBC.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debt
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The stakes are high: the Alliance wants to place the city’s homelessness programs into receivership, effectively removing control from Mayor Karen Bass, on the grounds that the city is not meeting its legal obligations for providing such services.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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If another front office sees Holiday’s contract as positive value, the Celtics should strike quickly, but (justifiably!) paying him produced a remaining obligation that is below water.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Former Arkansas state senator Jeremy Hutchinson, who pleaded guilty to crimes of bribery and tax fraud, including filing false federal income tax returns from 2011 to 2014.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The season ends with Coop driving away from Jack’s house, rejecting the office life and doubling down on crime.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
30 May 2025
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By 2023, The Marvels had earned the MCU its lowest box office amount and Rotten Tomatoes score, at $210 million and 62% respectively, a stark decline.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In addition to the credit score impacts, those who have defaulted on their federal student loans will likely see their wages garnished by the Department of Education.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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This cash flow metric and the company’s capital expenditure profile are critical when determining the level of indebtedness a business can support and can directly impact valuation.—
Jeffrey Johnston,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Second, the novel’s apparent indebtedness to Joseph Heller’s Catch-22.—
Alex Vernon
May 27,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
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Facing his inquisitors Ono dutifully confessed to, and publicly atoned for, all his past sins: His support of DEI, academic freedom, the First Amendment and more.—
Ron Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Will RuPaul's Drag Race justice finally be done to forgive the sins of the drag queens who committed the Great Betrayal of Nicole Paige Brooks From Atlanta, Ga.?—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
4 June 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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As of December 31, 2024, New Concept Energy had current assets of $372,000 and current liabilities of $57,000.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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The high court said the state's tax decisions created an advantage for groups with a more overtly religious tone in their daily work, a violation of the First Amendment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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“Debt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debt. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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