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 letter declared the company in default of its contractual obligations with Miami-Dade County and demanded a fix to problems that had forced garages to let an unknown number of travelers exit without paying.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Lamont and the legislature also failed to budget adequately for certain legal obligations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The report highlights a critical need for policy coherence as manufacturers face an increasingly fragmented environment of climate disclosures, greenhouse gas obligations, and labor frameworks.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
That money can be redirected, sometimes automatically, to cover other unpaid obligations, including tax debt, and because this process often happens behind the scenes, some taxpayers may not realize what's coming until their refund is reduced or gone entirely.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The focus should be on building budgets that remain sustainable over time and reflect a clear understanding of long-term obligations.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The once-largest navy in the world had to borrow a warship from Germany to fulfill its NATO obligations to patrol the North Atlantic.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Cecillia Wang, national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, said those military obligations don’t block citizenship under the 1866 law.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
But with the sun squaring Jupiter a few days later, social obligations could stretch you thin.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Lamont and the legislature also failed to budget adequately for certain legal obligations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The report highlights a critical need for policy coherence as manufacturers face an increasingly fragmented environment of climate disclosures, greenhouse gas obligations, and labor frameworks.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
That money can be redirected, sometimes automatically, to cover other unpaid obligations, including tax debt, and because this process often happens behind the scenes, some taxpayers may not realize what's coming until their refund is reduced or gone entirely.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The focus should be on building budgets that remain sustainable over time and reflect a clear understanding of long-term obligations.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The once-largest navy in the world had to borrow a warship from Germany to fulfill its NATO obligations to patrol the North Atlantic.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Cecillia Wang, national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, said those military obligations don’t block citizenship under the 1866 law.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
But with the sun squaring Jupiter a few days later, social obligations could stretch you thin.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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Along with that, McGinley spoke about the reigning champion's responsibilities during the lead-up to The Masters, which can disrupt one's focus on the actual event.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keeping anyone in the dark can quickly cause problems, so make sure everyone understands their responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Certain debts, such as federal tax debts or student loan debts, may carry broader powers to access funds, even those that are typically protected.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The bill also directs KSU to attempt to collect all debts over $1,000, giving them the right to intercept federal and state income tax refunds.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are still assisting at airports, with duties like checking identification and helping manage lines.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mills was absent from Monday’s broadcast, with Gary Davies assuming broadcasting duties.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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House disclosures show Swalwell has owed between $50,000 and $100,000 on student loans for more than a decade; his most recent paperwork shows the family holds between $15,000 and $50,000 in credit card liabilities apiece for Chase and American Express.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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All of his options come with serious liabilities, not least the fact that Iran appears to consider its own position to be relatively strong, given its de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz and, therefore, the global price of oil.—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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Because this energy is centered in Scorpio and Cancer, we’re blessed with the depth of soul needed to accept the true needs of others and ourselves.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Specifically, one cup of dairy milk offers 310 milligrams of calcium (about 25 percent of your daily needs) and 8 grams of complete protein, according to Ehsani.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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This spring, Estévez missed critical time due to his World Baseball Classic commitments.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Malaysia is also considering nuclear energy to power its growing data center industry without abandoning its net-zero commitments.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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