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
It’s recently made more than $1 trillion worth of financial obligations in spending for AI infrastructure, including data center projects with Oracle and SoftBank and semiconductor supply deals with chipmakers Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the tenant’s passing, the lease and all its terms and obligations transfer to their estate, which is legally responsible for paying rent until the contract is terminated.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
This ratio indicates if your business can cover its debt obligations with its earnings.
—Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s a film deal, which will kick in next year, and a series deal, expected to begin once Sheridan’s Paramount obligations are over after 2028.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The company’s only formal tie at NC State is a consent agreement assigning the school the obligations for paying existing NIL contracts that were entered into by Blueprint’s 1Pack Collective.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Nearly one year after NewJeans announced their departure from the HYBE subsidiary label ADOR during a press conference, the Seoul Central District Court has ruled that the girl group must fulfill their contractual obligations through 2029.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
YouTube argued in court that Connolly would be walled off from all negotiations with Disney, and would be required to adhere to his confidentiality obligations to Disney.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
In 2022, Ghana—the world’s sixth-biggest producer of gold and number two exporter of cocoa—defaulted on its domestic and foreign debt obligations.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the tenant’s passing, the lease and all its terms and obligations transfer to their estate, which is legally responsible for paying rent until the contract is terminated.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
This ratio indicates if your business can cover its debt obligations with its earnings.
—Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s a film deal, which will kick in next year, and a series deal, expected to begin once Sheridan’s Paramount obligations are over after 2028.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The company’s only formal tie at NC State is a consent agreement assigning the school the obligations for paying existing NIL contracts that were entered into by Blueprint’s 1Pack Collective.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Nearly one year after NewJeans announced their departure from the HYBE subsidiary label ADOR during a press conference, the Seoul Central District Court has ruled that the girl group must fulfill their contractual obligations through 2029.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
YouTube argued in court that Connolly would be walled off from all negotiations with Disney, and would be required to adhere to his confidentiality obligations to Disney.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
In 2022, Ghana—the world’s sixth-biggest producer of gold and number two exporter of cocoa—defaulted on its domestic and foreign debt obligations.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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Only 38% of respondents cited labor reduction as a motivator for AI adoption, while most say AI helps teams reduce manual work and take on more strategic responsibilities.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many must now contend with large mortgage and car payments, along with student loan debt, while also balancing greater family responsibilities.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Raised in a traditional Catholic home, Doty, out of economic necessity, had decided to pay off her debts by working in the adult entertainment industry, hoping the job would just be a temporary solution.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Her father died three years later from a sudden stroke, leaving a pile of unpaid debts.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, there have been some quiet moves by automakers to recoup some of the costs of the duties, such as charging for equipment that had once been included in the price, or ending production on less profitable models.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, later moved to the residence after retiring from royal duties.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kolfage is alleged to have used the funds to pay for home renovations, make payments on a boat, and purchase a luxury sports utility vehicle, cosmetic surgery and to pay off credit card debt and personal tax liabilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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But companies that are still waiting and seeing might want to get a move on because any liabilities that come will come quickly, Conklin said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, 84% of executives believe AI will significantly enhance their ability to respond rapidly to market trends, disruptions, and evolving customer needs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Their hybrid advisory model takes the best of tradition and marries it to innovation, ensuring that strategies grow alongside families’ needs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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At both Barca and Villarreal, sources close to the players said that the extra travel and other commitments involved (without any benefits for those actually playing the game) was a factor behind their opposition.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With 70 percent of its workforce being women and operations spread across multiple geographies, the new commitments prioritize addressing women’s disproportionate care responsibilities by providing support for childcare and eldercare, while emphasizing climate adaptation in vulnerable communities.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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