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
Businesses that operate in legal gray zones have a tendency to treat regulations more as suggestions than obligations.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, Israel said the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which had been expected to be reopened this week, would remain closed and that its reopening would depend on Hamas fulfilling its obligations under the ceasefire.
—Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
In generic financial crises, that often appear quite suddenly, many individuals, businesses or governments cannot meet their financial obligations, whether payments of interest or principal on loans or simply paying for goods purchased or even wages due.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The guarantors demand Hamas uphold its obligations under the ceasefire terms.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Gray also reported $53,339 in debts or obligations, mostly money owed to fundraising and research firms.
—Kate Wolffe
october 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Since 2000, Buenos Aires has defaulted on its sovereign debt obligations three times.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
One key part of lessening this burden is creating an environment at home that promotes a fair distribution of tasks like scheduling appointments and keeping track of obligations.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Oct. 2025
With potential regulatory fights to come, this is a potential boon and is a way of circumventing content quotas and other obligations that European countries want to establish.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, Israel said the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which had been expected to be reopened this week, would remain closed and that its reopening would depend on Hamas fulfilling its obligations under the ceasefire.
—Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
In generic financial crises, that often appear quite suddenly, many individuals, businesses or governments cannot meet their financial obligations, whether payments of interest or principal on loans or simply paying for goods purchased or even wages due.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The guarantors demand Hamas uphold its obligations under the ceasefire terms.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Gray also reported $53,339 in debts or obligations, mostly money owed to fundraising and research firms.
—Kate Wolffe
october 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Since 2000, Buenos Aires has defaulted on its sovereign debt obligations three times.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
One key part of lessening this burden is creating an environment at home that promotes a fair distribution of tasks like scheduling appointments and keeping track of obligations.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Oct. 2025
With potential regulatory fights to come, this is a potential boon and is a way of circumventing content quotas and other obligations that European countries want to establish.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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In applications and interviews, parents should talk about juggling kids' activities alongside volunteering at schools and other responsibilities.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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And naturally, there's bound to be skepticism about a college coach's ability to transition to the very different responsibilities of managing a 162-game season and a roster of 26 professionals.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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One is true insolvency — not having enough assets to pay all debts.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Auto loans were once a safe haven, with drivers prioritizing payments on their transportation above other debts.—
Miguel Ambriz,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mims had a nice 17-yard punt return, but rookie RJ Harvey got benched on kickoff duties after incomprehensibly stepping out of bounds on one return.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The victory made Derevjanik the first million-dollar winner since Seacrest took over hosting duties for Pat Sajak following his retirement in 2024.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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But Bear Stearns was leveraged up to 25 times with very long-term assets funded by short-term liabilities, Kotowski said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Undue Medical Debt, a national group working on the effort and taking over some hospital liabilities, will send at least 255,000 notices this week to other recipients.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Besides regularly removing dust that forms on the fan blades, cleaning needs can also change with the seasons.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prisoners are not allowed to keep money behind bars, but cash can be provided by family members to a commissary fund used to buy food, toiletries and other minor needs, according to the Prison Fellowship.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Uninhibited by the European commitments of their rivals following last season’s dreary eighth-place finish, Massimiliano Allegri has wasted no time moulding the Rossoneri into a stubborn outfit that sit within two points of the summit after a 0-0 draw at Juventus before the international break.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Now is the time to make bold commitments to protect our planet and care for people.—
Tarciana Medeiros,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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