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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
Finally, the series rests on the shoulders of the three principal players, who are just a pleasure to watch; the camera obliges by moving in close.
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Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The 2026 Ram 1500 definitely obliges in that comfort.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The terms of the deal between property owners and the government obliges these landlords to keep rents affordable for their occupants for decades, generally restricting rent to about 30% of tenants’ income.
—Brian Y. An, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
But no character in any Broadway musical of recent vintage is designed to steal scenes like Aunt Debra, and Emily Koch obliges with a bold, brassy portrayal that proves a key catalyst for the engaging spirit of this marvelous production.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Villarreal midfielder Dani Parejo points to the space in frame three, and Rafa Marin obliges, firing the ball through to Santi Comesana and taking six Juventus players out of the game.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The 2026 Ram 1500 definitely obliges in that comfort.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The terms of the deal between property owners and the government obliges these landlords to keep rents affordable for their occupants for decades, generally restricting rent to about 30% of tenants’ income.
—Brian Y. An, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
But no character in any Broadway musical of recent vintage is designed to steal scenes like Aunt Debra, and Emily Koch obliges with a bold, brassy portrayal that proves a key catalyst for the engaging spirit of this marvelous production.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Villarreal midfielder Dani Parejo points to the space in frame three, and Rafa Marin obliges, firing the ball through to Santi Comesana and taking six Juventus players out of the game.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obliges
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Quince’s Best-Sellers Shop offers a wide range of travel essentials, including a Transit Quilted Duffle Bag that accommodates a 16-inch laptop.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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The driveway accommodates up to eight vehicles.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Combined with Angel and Rue’s drive through the desert, Levinson seems to be pointing at the hollowness of the American Dream, which compels a person to risk their life, only to end up photographing dumb bimbos for OnlyFans.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis has avoided saying that lawmakers should be redrawing the map for partisan gains, instead saying a looming decision from the Supreme Court on the Voting Rights Act compels the state to redistrict.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 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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Teleportation indulges me due to time efficiency, being able to travel anywhere without cost, and just the experience of being anywhere as soon as someone needs me.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her girlfriend — a writer who understands the emotional and mental demands of creating — indulges her interests.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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The collective defense clause, if invoked by a member state, obligates all other members of the transatlantic alliance to treat an attack on one as an attack on all.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Europe’s Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) obligates foreign streaming services to invest a portion of their revenue into local productions, but leaves the modalities of this obligation to each individual country.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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This transit favors awareness and thoughtful pacing.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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This placement favors honesty over diplomacy and action over endless discussion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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But what begins as a local emergency soon spirals into a deeper, more terrifying mystery, one that forces the town’s residents to confront the unknown.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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This constraint forces strict prioritization.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Obliges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obliges. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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