1
as in obligations
something (as money) which is owed
he filed for bankruptcy when his debts exceeded his assets
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2
as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our debts
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Recent Examples of debts
The report also claimed that Ronaldinho had amassed debts amounting to more than $2 million.
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Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
But several had histories of unpaid debts that resulted in legal action, two had filed for bankruptcy and three others had faced lawsuits that alleged misconduct in prior law enforcement jobs, the AP found.
—Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The archdiocese typically takes a 5% cut of proceeds along with any debts a parish owes the archdiocese, which Parker said could amount to more than $5 million.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Once the priority debts are paid, the remaining money will be paid to general unsecured creditors, such as passengers seeking refunds, and each creditor may receive only a small fraction of what is owed.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Members of those families, in turn, also helped commit violent acts, including assault, extortion and robbery, to ensure repayment of debts and the continued success of the operation, officials said in court documents.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The mother has multiple civil judgments against her for writing bad checks and gambling debts at Las Vegas casinos, according to Nevada court records.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
In February, the department did not forgive any borrowers' debts through those programs.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Evergrande is among scores of developers that defaulted on debts after Chinese regulators cracked down on excessive borrowing in the property industry in 2020.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
But several had histories of unpaid debts that resulted in legal action, two had filed for bankruptcy and three others had faced lawsuits that alleged misconduct in prior law enforcement jobs, the AP found.
—Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The archdiocese typically takes a 5% cut of proceeds along with any debts a parish owes the archdiocese, which Parker said could amount to more than $5 million.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Once the priority debts are paid, the remaining money will be paid to general unsecured creditors, such as passengers seeking refunds, and each creditor may receive only a small fraction of what is owed.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Members of those families, in turn, also helped commit violent acts, including assault, extortion and robbery, to ensure repayment of debts and the continued success of the operation, officials said in court documents.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The mother has multiple civil judgments against her for writing bad checks and gambling debts at Las Vegas casinos, according to Nevada court records.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
In February, the department did not forgive any borrowers' debts through those programs.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Evergrande is among scores of developers that defaulted on debts after Chinese regulators cracked down on excessive borrowing in the property industry in 2020.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debts
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Whether your spring or upcoming summer schedule is packed with events and obligations, this dress makes picking an outfit effortless.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The amendments also provide for members to have equal rights and obligations unless the governing documents state otherwise.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The crimes were reported in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Police are looking to see whether any of the crimes may be related.—
Rick Montanez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The announcement comes more than two weeks after Allbirds sold its intellectual property and certain other assets and liabilities to American Exchange Group, a leader in accessories design, licensing and manufacturing, for $39 million.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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More generous pensions today means larger liabilities tomorrow — and potentially higher taxes to pay for them.—
Daniel DiSalvo,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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There are worse sins in the world.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Believers confess their sins to a priest, receive spiritual guidance and absolution and typically are required to make an act of contrition like saying specific prayers.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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That included adding a warrant requirement, restrictions on search queries, and enhanced penalties for privacy violations.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Mountain Mike’s Pizza location failed a reinspection on Wednesday, April 15 for repeat major violations.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Debts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debts. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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