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
Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may reveal friction between freedom and obligations.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The city says the survey is just one of several factors informing the mayor’s budget decisions — with others including legal obligations, economic conditions, departmental needs and the city’s responsibility to maintain services like public safety, infrastructure and homelessness response.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The passport denial program has existed for decades and is used by federal and state officials as a tool to enforce past-due child support obligations.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The counter-175 bill drafted by lawmakers would shift state spending to other obligations while cutting the gas tax, making room for other spending under the spending cap imposed by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
In some arguments, Uthmeier has suggested that people who donate their sperm, eggs or embryos would need to maintain parental rights and obligations through avenues like time-sharing or child support, Jay said.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The college’s 60-acre campus, including its 22 buildings, has since been listed for sale by commercial real estate firm CBRE to fulfill debt obligations.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 5th House, opposing Jupiter in your 11th, highlighting personal enjoyment versus group obligations.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
The initiative represents a pivotal shift in how the kingdom approaches its cultural heritage and environmental obligations.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The city says the survey is just one of several factors informing the mayor’s budget decisions — with others including legal obligations, economic conditions, departmental needs and the city’s responsibility to maintain services like public safety, infrastructure and homelessness response.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The passport denial program has existed for decades and is used by federal and state officials as a tool to enforce past-due child support obligations.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The counter-175 bill drafted by lawmakers would shift state spending to other obligations while cutting the gas tax, making room for other spending under the spending cap imposed by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
In some arguments, Uthmeier has suggested that people who donate their sperm, eggs or embryos would need to maintain parental rights and obligations through avenues like time-sharing or child support, Jay said.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The college’s 60-acre campus, including its 22 buildings, has since been listed for sale by commercial real estate firm CBRE to fulfill debt obligations.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 5th House, opposing Jupiter in your 11th, highlighting personal enjoyment versus group obligations.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
The initiative represents a pivotal shift in how the kingdom approaches its cultural heritage and environmental obligations.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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Greater pessimism Young people, with fewer physical limitations and family responsibilities — along with an ability to adapt more quickly than older counterparts — normally are more optimistic about their ability to land work.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Young people, with fewer physical limitations and family responsibilities — along with an ability to adapt more quickly than older counterparts — normally are more optimistic about their ability to land work.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Others owe back taxes or child support – debts that the state would garnish when the players tried to claim their prize.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Exotic mortgages will isolate that investment property on its own, without going into the borrower’s other income and debts.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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However, that run would prove brief, with Staubach claiming starting duties for good upon his return.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Quince actually breaks down the price for each item on its site, revealing the cost for materials, packaging, freight and handling, duties, taxes and other fees.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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For example, several councilmembers use our evictions map to conduct outreach, and many have referenced our liabilities dashboard.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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If the interior defense holds up — Iliana Rupert has never been a full-time defensive five and Kiah Stokes has significant offensive liabilities — the Valkyries could have the WNBA’s best defense.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Often, everyone is trying their best but finding that there are simply too many competing and seemingly conflicting needs.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and could expose tension between private needs and outside expectations.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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As the Taurus Sun links with Jupiter in your 10th House of Career, commitments and long-range goals gain support.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Miami’s 2027 recruiting class now has 11 commitments, eight of whom are blue-chip prospects.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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