as in compelled
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
the problem is of your own making, so don't think that you can obligate me to help
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Recent Examples of obligated
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While Gastineau suggests the omission of his alleged handshake with Favre alters the analysis, a film company isn’t obligated to show the entirety of an event.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Under the Taiwan Relations Act, the US is legally obligated to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself against a possible attack by China.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Again, not because they’re legally obligated to.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The trustee is a fiduciary who is obligated to manage the trust property solely in the interests of the beneficiaries and consistent with the trust agreement and the law.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
However, a driver is not legally obligated to submit to field sobriety tests, pre-arrest breath tests or cheek swabs at a DUI checkpoint, according to the Law Offices of Grech and Parker in Riverside.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
That means the government is obligated to pay rent on the property through 2030, Kji Kelly, Historic Seattle's executive director, told Axios.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Whether Hill is obligated by law to keep his window rolled down as the officer demanded, is questionable, say legal experts.
—Charles Rabin and, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
But negative guidance from the CDC may affect insurance coverage because insurers are only obligated to cover vaccines that have been recommended by the agency.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While Gastineau suggests the omission of his alleged handshake with Favre alters the analysis, a film company isn’t obligated to show the entirety of an event.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Under the Taiwan Relations Act, the US is legally obligated to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself against a possible attack by China.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Again, not because they’re legally obligated to.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The trustee is a fiduciary who is obligated to manage the trust property solely in the interests of the beneficiaries and consistent with the trust agreement and the law.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
However, a driver is not legally obligated to submit to field sobriety tests, pre-arrest breath tests or cheek swabs at a DUI checkpoint, according to the Law Offices of Grech and Parker in Riverside.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
That means the government is obligated to pay rent on the property through 2030, Kji Kelly, Historic Seattle's executive director, told Axios.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Whether Hill is obligated by law to keep his window rolled down as the officer demanded, is questionable, say legal experts.
—Charles Rabin and, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligated
Verb
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The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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Without China making the first move, Chinese firms will be compelled by genuine market forces rather than often heavy-handed and inefficient state mandates to realize Xi’s vision.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Under his reign, Illinois achieved the nation’s lowest credit rating and ranked as the second-most indebted and corrupt state.—
Matt Paprocki,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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As someone who spends much of their time working on remote recording and audio production – from building full arrangements solo to collaborating digitally across continents – I’m deeply indebted to Sly Stone’s approach to making music.—
Jose Valentino Ruiz,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The Phillies would certainly be grateful for the pop his bat can bring to the table on a nightly basis.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Back in March, less than 24 hours after Trump and Vice President JD Vance attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an Oval Office meeting in which the veep accused the wartime leader of being insufficiently grateful for U.S. aid for its three-year battle against Russia.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Willard obliged, giving the soon-to-be NBA draft pick the team’s final shot.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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Whether the head coach truly obliged Fudd’s request remains a point of contention.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The frequent demands on a compromised and beholden company to perform the patronage function local government used to provide before courts put the kibosh on the practice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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With the passage of Measure G, the position will become a political one, beholden only to voters.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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“Obligated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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