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as in accommodates
to do a service or favor for
I would appreciate it greatly if you could oblige me by bringing a dessert to the party
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as in compels
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
I know you're in a hurry, but you can't oblige me to drive any faster than the speed limit
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Recent Examples of obliges
Hayley obliges, perhaps too enthusiastically, prompting Yasmin to get involved in the action herself so as not to be outdone in the endless game of power play.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The senior wants the ball and Lake Travis obliges in giving it to him.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 12 Dec. 2025
That’s not the case, though, with preferred shares—and Strategy has issued plenty of these as well, which obliges it to pay regular dividends to shareholders.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
Passion sparks when the algorithm obliges erotic fantasy on demand.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Rasmus Hojlund is the beneficiary and duly obliges with a low finish through goalkeeper Rui Silva’s legs for a goal that will live long in the memory.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
But the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate obliges them to manage both inflation and unemployment.
—Drew O'Connor, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
This step is less severe than invoking Article 5 which obliges allies to collective defense if one of them comes under armed attack.
—Brendan Cole
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Lest one forget regulatory tailwinds; the European Union Nature Restoration Law obliges EU member states to rehabilitate 20 percent of degraded ecosystems by 2030.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The senior wants the ball and Lake Travis obliges in giving it to him.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 12 Dec. 2025
That’s not the case, though, with preferred shares—and Strategy has issued plenty of these as well, which obliges it to pay regular dividends to shareholders.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
Passion sparks when the algorithm obliges erotic fantasy on demand.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Rasmus Hojlund is the beneficiary and duly obliges with a low finish through goalkeeper Rui Silva’s legs for a goal that will live long in the memory.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
But the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate obliges them to manage both inflation and unemployment.
—Drew O'Connor, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
This step is less severe than invoking Article 5 which obliges allies to collective defense if one of them comes under armed attack.
—Brendan Cole
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Lest one forget regulatory tailwinds; the European Union Nature Restoration Law obliges EU member states to rehabilitate 20 percent of degraded ecosystems by 2030.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obliges
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This boutique lodge, located in the mountains outside of Fernie, accommodates no more than 36 overnight guests at a time.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yet many companies undermine those benefits by choosing automation that accommodates existing packaging, especially when scaling operations.—
Ken Bowles,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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This same self-centeredness compels his girlfriend (Olivia Thirlby) to move out of their modest apartment without warning.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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North Carolina requires vaccines without enforcement State law compels North Carolina school principals to require that kindergartners get seven vaccinations within 30 days of the start of the school year.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.—
Tom Sietsema,
Washington Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Dec. 2025
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However, the rotation of this filament clearly dominates how the galaxies within it spin, perhaps by funneling hydrogen gas along the dark-matter filament and onto the galaxies in a way that coerces their spin while providing further fuel for star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor, coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2025
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Raimi indulges Send Help’s gore and gross-out moments with the zest of someone returning to his cult-favorite roots.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Evolution occasionally indulges us with organisms that seem too cool or too scary to be true, like something out of a science fiction film.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Orange County’s agreement with ICE only obligates the county to detain up to 114 people, but the county was housing, on average, 140 inmates a day in January and last week, the count hit 182.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The federal law dating back to 1967 obligates government agencies to turn over records to the public with some exceptions.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
13 Dec. 2025
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December 22 – January 19 The universe presently favors practical, considerate messages.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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To what extent are the Bears using each of these locations as bargaining chips when the decision overwhelmingly favors Arlington Heights?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Said quest forces her to reexamine a revelatory affair with an RAF pilot, and consider how their engagement’s cruel ending set her on the path to a different sort of fulfillment.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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The precarious state of her mind forces us to question whether Sylvia and Ted are ghosts, hallucinations or literary inventions sprung to life.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Obliges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obliges. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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