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
Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?
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Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.
—Alicia Parlapiano, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
With grown children and fewer day-to-day obligations at home, Gen X women are stepping into a season of clarity and confidence.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Many borrowers have already incurred higher tax obligations by filing their taxes separately based on the assurance that their spouse’s income would be excluded from the payment calculation.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Contract amounts reported are federal obligations over the life of a contract or group of contracts.
—Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
At the very least, student-athletes should be guaranteed an education if they are injured while fulfilling their obligations to the school.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
In some instances, Crawley is accused of using money obtained from one individual or business to repay obligations to others, creating a pattern of financial misrepresentation and unsustainable transactions.
—Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Paying down debt can help improve your debt-to-income ratio, which measures your debt repayment obligations relative to your income.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.
—Alicia Parlapiano, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
With grown children and fewer day-to-day obligations at home, Gen X women are stepping into a season of clarity and confidence.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Many borrowers have already incurred higher tax obligations by filing their taxes separately based on the assurance that their spouse’s income would be excluded from the payment calculation.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Contract amounts reported are federal obligations over the life of a contract or group of contracts.
—Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
At the very least, student-athletes should be guaranteed an education if they are injured while fulfilling their obligations to the school.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
In some instances, Crawley is accused of using money obtained from one individual or business to repay obligations to others, creating a pattern of financial misrepresentation and unsustainable transactions.
—Ron Wood, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Paying down debt can help improve your debt-to-income ratio, which measures your debt repayment obligations relative to your income.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
Noun
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Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.—
Ira Belsky,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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While this figure is high, the city's median income suggests that residents may have the financial means to manage their debts more effectively than those in lower-income areas.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This strategy allows workers to concentrate on more complex tasks while robots handle transportation duties.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2025
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While many associated the Jacksonville Roar with their spirit and pep on the field at games, both the mother-daughter duo emphasize that their duties upon upholding the Florida franchise's cheerleader title expand beyond the sidelines, too.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Current liabilities were reported at $5,898, while stockholders' equity was $22,494.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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This divestiture included a cash payment of $1,350,000 and the assumption of related liabilities.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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On multiple occasions since World War II, the United States has made bilateral security commitments to allies and partners in comparable postconflict situations.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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