1
as in duty
something one must do because of prior agreement
their financial obligations keep them from giving to charities as much as they would like
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2
as in debt
something (as money) which is owed
I have to pay off my current obligations before I can buy a new car
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Recent Examples of obligation
Current remaining performance obligations reached $10.3 billion, jumping 22% year over year.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Their marriages began to open as parents Took death into their own hands in Europe and ketamine
Nasal sprays promoted soft focus empathy that lifted
The way a migraine might, the obligation to act
In the meme coin space.
—Ben Lerner, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
As national governments step back from their climate obligations, cities are now becoming ever-bigger players in the transition to a greener, more environmentally responsible era.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Another similar case regarding Amazon’s obligation to bargain with warehouse workers is tied up in the courts.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Their marriages began to open as parents Took death into their own hands in Europe and ketamine
Nasal sprays promoted soft focus empathy that lifted
The way a migraine might, the obligation to act
In the meme coin space.
—Ben Lerner, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
As national governments step back from their climate obligations, cities are now becoming ever-bigger players in the transition to a greener, more environmentally responsible era.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Another similar case regarding Amazon’s obligation to bargain with warehouse workers is tied up in the courts.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligation
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And China has hiked up its duties on U.S. goods to 125 percent.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports and a 10 percent duty on Canadian energy imports, escalating concerns about a trade war between the two countries.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are other elements of the government's debt obligations that only add to the cost.—
John Kelly, Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Achieving strong returns in the U.S. and Europe increasingly means navigating high corporate debt levels, currently around 80% of GDP in the U.S., slower economic growth, and policy uncertainty.—
Rob Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But adulthood can also come with come with a mountain of responsibility, from paying your own bills to deciding where to live, which can can be overwhelming to navigate all at once.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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When freed from this responsibility, women can pursue education that increases their earning potential by as much as twenty-five percent for each additional year in school.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Late last year, the district launched an initiative that provides cash payments for 12 months to 251 students with a demonstrated financial need who are pursuing health careers.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The ability to influence others and follow through on commitments becomes more essential in the modern world.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Loading your audio article In April 2024, Priscilla Chan sat on a stage during the five-year anniversary celebration for a housing initiative that she and husband Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropy had seeded with a $50 million commitment.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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“Obligation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligation. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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