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
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.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The Knicks mortgaged their future for the present.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 16 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
In order to secure the loan, Chapman mortgaged the property with her brother Edward Chapman, who is also CEO of Marchesa.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Others see it as a money grab in which the country is being mortgaged in the name of fighting criminal gangs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The Knicks mortgaged their future for the present.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 16 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
In order to secure the loan, Chapman mortgaged the property with her brother Edward Chapman, who is also CEO of Marchesa.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Others see it as a money grab in which the country is being mortgaged in the name of fighting criminal gangs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortgaged
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That gender balance, Hatters-Friedman said, makes filicide unique among murders, which are mainly committed by males.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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None of the defendants committed murders in prison during that time, Edens testified.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of major health insurers, including Cigna, Aetna and United Healthcare, last year pledged to make fewer medical procedures require pre-authorization and to speed up the review process.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Magnus Talma became the second Bishop Moore player this week to commit to an FBS program when the speedy wide receiver pledged to Boston College.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Mortgaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortgaged. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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