1
as in responsibilities
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 debts
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 obligations
For applicants, this begins with ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But a district court issued injunctions requiring his administration to meet certain financial obligations related to foreign aid.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
This allows the state to determine whether child support or other obligations apply before releasing the payment.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Social Security and Medicare carry more than $100 trillion in unfunded obligations.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To keep his broadcasting and corporate endorsement obligations, Madden built a 3,000-square foot TV stage in the early 1990s that eventually became known as Goal Line.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, tough decisions await New Mexico under its new obligations.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.
—Alicia Parlapiano, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But a district court issued injunctions requiring his administration to meet certain financial obligations related to foreign aid.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
This allows the state to determine whether child support or other obligations apply before releasing the payment.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Social Security and Medicare carry more than $100 trillion in unfunded obligations.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To keep his broadcasting and corporate endorsement obligations, Madden built a 3,000-square foot TV stage in the early 1990s that eventually became known as Goal Line.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, tough decisions await New Mexico under its new obligations.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.
—Alicia Parlapiano, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
Noun
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Fuller will continue to lead the church’s congregation and fulfill his responsibilities as the pulpit minister, church officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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But experts say that freedom comes with responsibilities.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Damon Dash, the once high-flying hip-hop mogul who co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem Burke, has filed for personal bankruptcy in Florida, citing $25 million in debts and almost no assets.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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The siblings have used the profits to pay off their debts and invest back into the business, such as hiring a barista for events.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kensington Palace confirmed that William will carry out royal duties Monday through Wednesday, directly coinciding with Harry’s planned public appearances.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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With the Extra gig, Hough will now be the second member of his family to take on hosting duties.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This creates the potential for additional refund liabilities stretching into hundreds of billions more—a cascading series of fiscal obligations that Treasury markets would need to absorb over the coming years.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Today, Jason represents individuals and businesses in disputes with the IRS and state tax authorities, with a focus on high-stakes liabilities and strategic resolutions in complex cases.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Alfons Freij is a mobile defenceman with enough puck skill to impress, but whose decision-making needs improvement before being considered an NHL player.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Disney, for example, saw surges in ad commitments tied to NFL games, NBA matches and various women’s sports.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The effort also includes designations of Clean California communities, with 30 agreeing to long-term commitments to zero litter and community beautification.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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