1
as in duty
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 debt
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 obligation
In early 2024, Lynk was unable to meet its obligations to provide financial statements required by the Securities & Exchange Commission, eventually leading to the first of three extensions on the merger deadline, costing Slam $80,000 a month to placate its shareholders.
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Within the main changes to the national funding structure, that now extends to series and games, is a 3.5% investment obligation on all streaming platforms operating in the Czech Republic, including international majors like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 July 2025
What's, what are, what is a citizen's obligation now?
—CBS News, 4 July 2025
Redstone has borrowed heavily to meet debt obligations, including a $186-million term loan from Larry Ellison last year.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
Within the main changes to the national funding structure, that now extends to series and games, is a 3.5% investment obligation on all streaming platforms operating in the Czech Republic, including international majors like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 July 2025
What's, what are, what is a citizen's obligation now?
—CBS News, 4 July 2025
Redstone has borrowed heavily to meet debt obligations, including a $186-million term loan from Larry Ellison last year.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligation
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In fact, Cadillac even dialed the power up for sport-ute duty, pulling 682 hp out of the 6.2-liter supercharged V8.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump began informing America’s trading partners about their new duty rates under his tariff regime.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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At one stage, that debt sat at £225m, though it was all repaid following the takeover.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Term premium is the extra return investors demand for holding long-term government bonds rather than rolling short-term debt, compensating for uncertainty about inflation, fiscal policy, and future interest rates.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The season sees Wyle's Dr. Robby shoulder the brunt of responsibility as his ER endures a stressful day, capped off with a mass casualty event that sees resources stretched thin.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Data protection policy is typically owned by the chief information security officer (CISO), but the responsibility for migrating to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) extends far beyond the security department.—
Antonio Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Ray came almost every shift to take care of Hermon's father's vital signs and basic needs.—
Ryan Katz,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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That means the lights change on their own, in real time, as the lake conditions change, eliminating the need for people to change the flags when the changes occur.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The approval came after Skydance and its investment partner, RedBird Capital, assured the FCC of their commitment to unbiased journalism that represents diverse viewpoints.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Urban, who is currently on tour in the U.S. — his next show is scheduled for Saturday, July 26 in Inglewood, Calf. — could not make the residency appointment due to his touring commitments across the country.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Obligation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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