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
After graduating from law school with more than $200,000 in student loan debt, Gregory says she was surprised by how little many legal positions paid compared to the public perception of the profession.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
That the quarterback is trying to win because winning is the point, not because a line moved, a debt grew or someone outside the locker room had leverage.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Young adults today have more mortgage debt than prior generations, even after adjusting for inflation.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Independent film legend John Cassavetes helmed this gritty crime drama about strip club owner Cosmo Vittelli (Ben Gazzara), who, shortly after making his last gambling debt payment, loses tens of thousands of dollars in a poker game.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
That the quarterback is trying to win because winning is the point, not because a line moved, a debt grew or someone outside the locker room had leverage.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Young adults today have more mortgage debt than prior generations, even after adjusting for inflation.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Independent film legend John Cassavetes helmed this gritty crime drama about strip club owner Cosmo Vittelli (Ben Gazzara), who, shortly after making his last gambling debt payment, loses tens of thousands of dollars in a poker game.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debt
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The United States would have 60 days to fulfill their obligations specified in the agreement, Aragchi said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Roughly $30 billion of the ATM proceeds will cover 2026 calendar year employee equity tax obligations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Abouammo asked the federal court to toss the charge, arguing it could only be filed in a federal court in Washington state, where the alleged crime occurred.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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The only crime Henry Bemis (Burgess Meredith) committed was having a desire to read his books in peace in a world that tried to stifle his true self.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The score was still 3-1 after 20 minutes, but Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb beat Bussi with a shot from the circles that crossed the goal line a fraction of a second after the clock hit zero.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The report stated that there was little immediate impact on standardized test scores, attendance or bullying rates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The cult wants to live off the land and not rely on any technology in the apocalypse, and believes the Cordyceps brain infection was a punishment from God for the world’s sins.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This lifelong Black Catholic bears no illusions about the sins of my church.—
Laura Washington,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Chinese private sector indebtedness is now the highest in the world.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Upon completion of the transaction, Aeffe would be released from its indebtedness and would also be substantially devoid of assets.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Plano for May 31st - June 6th, 2026.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the American attacks as a violation of Iranian sovereignty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2026
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As traditional radio was being upended by rapid technology shifts, Audacy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024, emerging a year later with reduced debt and a revitalized outlook.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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On the Border closed more than 70 locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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“Debt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debt. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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