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
The city’s obligations with the Civic had ended when its lease expired the month before.
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Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
Consumer Duty obligations require firms to demonstrate products serve customer interests.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Dalio’s debt-cycle warning Dalio has spent decades studying how countries borrow, boom, and then buckle under the weight of their obligations.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Force majeure is a legal declaration allowing a company to temporarily halt contractual supply obligations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The peacekeeping force parade formation not only commemorated the victory in World War II but also highlighted China's role as a major power in fulfilling its international obligations and promoting world peace, Xinhua News Agency reported at the time.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Powers at times structured the payments to avoid sending a single transaction of $10,000 or more to avoid triggering reporting obligations by the bank.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
From that moment on, there was bipartisan agreement that while broadcasters carried obligations to serve the public interest, the government had no business dictating content.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The groups contend Kimmel’s suspension is a potential violation of Disney’s obligations to shareholders.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025
Consumer Duty obligations require firms to demonstrate products serve customer interests.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Dalio’s debt-cycle warning Dalio has spent decades studying how countries borrow, boom, and then buckle under the weight of their obligations.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Force majeure is a legal declaration allowing a company to temporarily halt contractual supply obligations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The peacekeeping force parade formation not only commemorated the victory in World War II but also highlighted China's role as a major power in fulfilling its international obligations and promoting world peace, Xinhua News Agency reported at the time.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Powers at times structured the payments to avoid sending a single transaction of $10,000 or more to avoid triggering reporting obligations by the bank.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
From that moment on, there was bipartisan agreement that while broadcasters carried obligations to serve the public interest, the government had no business dictating content.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Related Stories The groups contend Kimmel’s suspension is a potential violation of Disney’s obligations to shareholders.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 may bring tension between your inner life and outer responsibilities.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Be mindful of your own responsibilities, whether personally or professionally.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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France was ranked as the most likely country to go into a bond crisis—where investors become convinced that a government won’t be able to pay its debts on time, and begin a global run on its Treasury—according to Deutsche Bank’s Q3 survey of 280 analysts globally.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Mercury closes out its time in Libra in your depth and transformation sector, encouraging you to clear lingering energetic debts or financial entanglements.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Sep. 2025
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If Patullo can’t figure it out soon, coach Nick Sirianni might have to consider stepping in and taking over play-calling duties.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The tour, with German musician Anika Nilles taking drum duties, launches Sunday, June 7, at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, the first of two nights.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Creditors face uncertainty as assets may be sold piecemeal and contested, potentially yielding less than an orderly liquidation—especially given FSS’s significant long-term liabilities.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the Gilded Age, inflating assets and understating liabilities was standard practice across a booming system.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Inside the modular building the women once used are changing rooms, office space and briefing rooms, and United are planning for further development to suit academy needs.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In an era when streaming subscribers pick their own viewing hours, every program is watched by individual consumers at different times of day, in different geographic regions and with different interests and needs.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Missing from the response were commitments to disarm and have no role in Gaza's governance.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The law went into effect in the wake of numerous accusations by American brands and retailers that container shipping giants had spurned service commitments and charged excessive late fees during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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