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
In 1964 the federal debt was $268 billion, 50% of GDP.
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
What that means for cardholders Holiday debt hangover?
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
New state sales tax revenue generated within the massive STAR bond district will pay back the bond debt used to build a new stadium and accompanying facilities for several decades.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors noted that after receiving the money, the defendants filed loan forgiveness applications containing further inaccuracies, which led to the dismissal of some debt.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
What that means for cardholders Holiday debt hangover?
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
New state sales tax revenue generated within the massive STAR bond district will pay back the bond debt used to build a new stadium and accompanying facilities for several decades.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors noted that after receiving the money, the defendants filed loan forgiveness applications containing further inaccuracies, which led to the dismissal of some debt.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debt
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Due to Brigham’s indefinite incarceration and inability to earn an income, Taylor is seeking a lump-sum child support payment from his estate to satisfy his monthly obligation until the child graduates from high school or turns 18.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The commission also emphasized that Verizon’s stricter unlocking obligations never applied industry-wide.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Chavez hit a three-pointer to tie the score at 57, then Oklahoma finally took the lead on a layup by Payton Verhulst with just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Of the Panthers’ eight wins this season, seven have come in one-score margins.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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These are the words of someone determined not to repeat their father’s sins, someone who wants to be a little different than what a lot of the world might expect of a player with his unique brand of raw power and athleticism.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Except, apparently, among the Hoosiers who play football as if not playing football hard would be an unforgivable sin.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, younger Americans face soaring housing costs, student-loan debt, delayed family formation and a labor market shaped by slower growth and higher federal indebtedness.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
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It has been long established that reggae also has a foundation in and indebtedness to soul music.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Dec. 2025
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The bill specifically targeted local jails holding people accused of civil violations.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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If the sale does go through, the administration can still use its enforcement powers to make sure any new owner corrects open violations and adheres to rent-stabilization laws.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
15 Jan. 2026
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Following bankruptcy, the chain liquidated stores, leases and intellectual property before five stores reopened in the state.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The currency collapse, the insane inflation, water bankruptcy, and energy crisis have created conditions for sustained unrest.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Debt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debt. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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