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
LeVota previously announced a set of tax policies intended to offset debts and damages from the last several Jackson County property assessment cycles, particularly the 2023 cycle.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Retail giants and small firms alike say refunds are crucial for cutting prices, paying debts and staying afloat, even as many complain that payments are arriving painfully slowly.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
According to Heat World, Eugenie and Beatrice are increasingly worried that they might be forced to help pay off their mother’s debts.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 May 2026
So retiring those big debts means that SpaceX will run through the IPO funds fast, and need to borrow or float more stock to fund the big deficit between what its operations are earning, and the gigantic investment needed to build out data centers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
And so, hounded by creditors and distressed by mounting debts, the remaining family had to leave their formerly genteel surroundings for the gritty, unsentimental shadows of the Yoshiwara.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Certain debts also carry different garnishment rules.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
From working as a drug mule to pay off her debts to dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly) to now working for crime kingpin/strip club owner Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Rue has been living on the edge.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Any debts or legal actions against the business are the sole responsibility of the business owner, putting the individual’s personal assets at risk.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Retail giants and small firms alike say refunds are crucial for cutting prices, paying debts and staying afloat, even as many complain that payments are arriving painfully slowly.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
According to Heat World, Eugenie and Beatrice are increasingly worried that they might be forced to help pay off their mother’s debts.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 May 2026
So retiring those big debts means that SpaceX will run through the IPO funds fast, and need to borrow or float more stock to fund the big deficit between what its operations are earning, and the gigantic investment needed to build out data centers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
And so, hounded by creditors and distressed by mounting debts, the remaining family had to leave their formerly genteel surroundings for the gritty, unsentimental shadows of the Yoshiwara.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Certain debts also carry different garnishment rules.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
From working as a drug mule to pay off her debts to dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly) to now working for crime kingpin/strip club owner Alamo Brown (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Rue has been living on the edge.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Any debts or legal actions against the business are the sole responsibility of the business owner, putting the individual’s personal assets at risk.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debts
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Therapists are bound by strict confidentiality obligations that make warning third parties ethically and legally complicated.—
Anat Lior,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The only potential argument to sway someone who fervently believes that is appealing to their sense of solidarity—to the obligations that every member of society has to every other, to the sacrifices that everyone must make to ensure that society is safe for all.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
Noun
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He was taken into custody without incident on suspicion of second-degree murder and other crimes, Reed said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Flock cameras also improve efficiency by helping officers quickly identify vehicles connected to crimes, which can reduce investigative time and limit the need for additional overtime.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Historians, strategists, and analysts are brought in to give some context, particularly for the question of how much these impressions influence voters — do these performances merge with their targets’ public personas, turning comic exaggerations into liabilities?—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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The very qualities that make someone exceptional at starting a business, such as high risk tolerance, decision speed and personal accountability, can become liabilities at scale.—
Laura Jayne Waters,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Like the black bamboo by my window, bent by the heavy snows, we were broken by the burden of our sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Debts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debts. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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