as in committed
to obligate by prior agreement
I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party
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Recent Examples of mortgaged
The last time the Broncos mortgaged this much of their future on a player also brought a celebratory dinner at a steakhouse.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Guerin has already mortgaged a large part of the future in trades for Hughes and David Jiricek and may not want to trade more young roster players (Jesper Wallstedt, Danila Yurov) or prospects (Charlie Stramel, Hunter Haight, Adam Benak).
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Python member Eric Idle approached Harrison and was amazed when the musician not only put up the cash but — together with manager Denis O’Brien — mortgaged his home to form HandMade Films and do so.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
After going a combined 3-of-15 from 3-point range in Games 1 and 2, the player the Magic mortgaged four first-round picks for had yet to justify that investment in this series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Shepherd saw an opportunity and mortgaged her home to start a mail-order seed business, marketing unusual seed varieties, including mesclun mixes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Syria’s sovereignty had been partly mortgaged to Russia and Iran, which were squeezing Damascus for money to repay their investment in the conflict.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks mortgaged their future in the years leading to their 2024 Finals run to build around Doncic.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
For far too many in the already-economically disadvantaged millennial and Gen Z demographics, the American dream is being mortgaged for the thrill of a bet.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Guerin has already mortgaged a large part of the future in trades for Hughes and David Jiricek and may not want to trade more young roster players (Jesper Wallstedt, Danila Yurov) or prospects (Charlie Stramel, Hunter Haight, Adam Benak).
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Python member Eric Idle approached Harrison and was amazed when the musician not only put up the cash but — together with manager Denis O’Brien — mortgaged his home to form HandMade Films and do so.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
After going a combined 3-of-15 from 3-point range in Games 1 and 2, the player the Magic mortgaged four first-round picks for had yet to justify that investment in this series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Shepherd saw an opportunity and mortgaged her home to start a mail-order seed business, marketing unusual seed varieties, including mesclun mixes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Syria’s sovereignty had been partly mortgaged to Russia and Iran, which were squeezing Damascus for money to repay their investment in the conflict.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks mortgaged their future in the years leading to their 2024 Finals run to build around Doncic.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
For far too many in the already-economically disadvantaged millennial and Gen Z demographics, the American dream is being mortgaged for the thrill of a bet.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortgaged
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Victor Wembanyama has 16 points, Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper each have 15, and De'Aaron Fox has 13 points to lead the Spurs, who have made 60% of their field goals and committed just two turnovers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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The team is nationally minded and committed to lifting as many voices as loud as possible.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Ahead of the gathering, authorities in Geneva blocked off roads, banned unauthorized gatherings and pledged financial support for businesses that could be hit by unrest.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Still, devoted fans are right to be excited to see the undefeated Topuria, who has pledged to knock out the popular Gaethje in the first round, and another powerful puncher in Pereira, who recently starred in an action movie.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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“Mortgaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortgaged. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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