1
as in obligations
something (as money) which is owed
he filed for bankruptcy when his debts exceeded his assets
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as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our debts
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Recent Examples of debts
After all, Cancer season puts shared resources, debts, intimate affairs and emotional entanglements under the spotlight.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Elliott said that municipalities could issue bonds to cover the cost of the purchase and then pay those debts back over time at lower interest rates through the revenues collected from customers.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
The Mexican-American War had left Mexico in dire financial straits; to pay down its debts, the Mexican government agreed to sell about 30,000 square miles of land in Arizona south of the Gila River, and in New Mexico west of the Rio Grande, for $10 million (about $400 million today).
—Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
There were things in possession, such as a car, a house, or a gold coin and things in action, such as debts or contractual rights.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Three Michigan men face a slew of charges related to the violent kidnapping of a man at a Las Vegas hotel who allegedly owed gambling debts, according to reports.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Bob Odenkirk returns in Nobody 2as suburban father Hutch Mansell, once more forced to be a killer for hire to pay off his debts.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
At that point, Bryant said, Pennway Point was in need of approximately $2 million more to settle outstanding debts and continue.
—Eric Adler
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Community property states may have different rules State law can also play a significant role in whether a surviving spouse is responsible for debts after their partner dies.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Elliott said that municipalities could issue bonds to cover the cost of the purchase and then pay those debts back over time at lower interest rates through the revenues collected from customers.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
The Mexican-American War had left Mexico in dire financial straits; to pay down its debts, the Mexican government agreed to sell about 30,000 square miles of land in Arizona south of the Gila River, and in New Mexico west of the Rio Grande, for $10 million (about $400 million today).
—Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
There were things in possession, such as a car, a house, or a gold coin and things in action, such as debts or contractual rights.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Three Michigan men face a slew of charges related to the violent kidnapping of a man at a Las Vegas hotel who allegedly owed gambling debts, according to reports.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Bob Odenkirk returns in Nobody 2as suburban father Hutch Mansell, once more forced to be a killer for hire to pay off his debts.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
At that point, Bryant said, Pennway Point was in need of approximately $2 million more to settle outstanding debts and continue.
—Eric Adler
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Community property states may have different rules State law can also play a significant role in whether a surviving spouse is responsible for debts after their partner dies.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debts
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From there, aspiring digital nomads should research countries offering remote-work visas, understand tax obligations, develop a realistic travel budget and assemble a technology setup that supports uninterrupted productivity.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Critics, particularly in the technology sector, argue the measure could force entrepreneurs and investors to sell assets to meet tax obligations, potentially disrupting businesses and discouraging investment.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Sarsour has denied committing those crimes.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The case marks the first for Hochman’s new Business Tax Fraud Unit, established to investigate financial crimes involving business tax evasion, payroll tax fraud, falsified business records and underground economy schemes.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Beyond New York, states like California, Texas, and Illinois have enacted similar measures, granting victims a mechanism to contest liabilities directly with banks.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In the filing, West Marine listed more than 100,000 creditors, between $500 million and $1 billion in assets and between $500 million and $1 billion in liabilities, USA Today said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Do not allow the sins of the past to overwhelm, to drown the present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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That relationship was based on sinners confessing their sins to this vicar.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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At a civic association meeting Thursday, city code enforcement officers reminded residents that Fort Lauderdale has a complaint system that can suspend a short-term rental after three violations.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the lenient touch toward one of the game’s worst violations reflects a problem that’s only continuing to grow in the broader sports world.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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“Debts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debts. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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