1
as in obligations
something (as money) which is owed
he filed for bankruptcy when his debts exceeded his assets
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2
as in offences
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our debts
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Recent Examples of debts
Faced with the need to repay these debts, fewer than 15% of graduates choose primary care.
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Canary Wharf has managed to secure more than £2 billion in refinancing over the past year, leaving the company with no major debts due before 2028.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Upon his return to society, the mobster is ready to settle his debts and exact his revenge by tasking Don to kill his disloyal ex Phyllis (Coon) without hesitation.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Between 2005 and 2022, the share of working-age Americans struggling with medical-bill problems or debts increased from 34% to 41%, according to a survey by The Commonwealth Fund.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
November was a difficult month and debts are mounting.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Some Americans are still paying off debts from last year's holiday season.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Cash used in operating activities was $3,890,993, while cash provided by financing activities was $4,726,942, primarily from the issuance of convertible debts and equity offerings.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Since Liberty Media acquired F1 in 2017, the sport’s value has doubled from $8 billion (including debts) to around $17 billion in 2023.
—Chris Hawes, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Canary Wharf has managed to secure more than £2 billion in refinancing over the past year, leaving the company with no major debts due before 2028.
—Robert Olsen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Upon his return to society, the mobster is ready to settle his debts and exact his revenge by tasking Don to kill his disloyal ex Phyllis (Coon) without hesitation.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Between 2005 and 2022, the share of working-age Americans struggling with medical-bill problems or debts increased from 34% to 41%, according to a survey by The Commonwealth Fund.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
November was a difficult month and debts are mounting.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Some Americans are still paying off debts from last year's holiday season.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Cash used in operating activities was $3,890,993, while cash provided by financing activities was $4,726,942, primarily from the issuance of convertible debts and equity offerings.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Since Liberty Media acquired F1 in 2017, the sport’s value has doubled from $8 billion (including debts) to around $17 billion in 2023.
—Chris Hawes, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debts
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Your employees should know how privacy impacts their roles and how to uphold obligations.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How Data And Technology Can Help Cross-border employment means international payroll compliance, tax obligations, work permits, visas and distinctly different legal frameworks.Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This risk extends to private organizations working with sanctuary cities, who might also face legal liabilities.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Such costly liabilities can erode trust and damage a business.Joe Arrage, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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But shoppers, retailers and logistics providers aren’t taking the crimes lying down, and a new class of innovators is bringing technological solutions to the issue of porch piracy.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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By requiring tougher punishment for some theft and drug crimes, it’s expected to increase spending on jails and prisons.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration has launched an investigation into alleged labor and human rights violations in Nicaragua, marking a significant development in the already tense relations between the two nations.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The strategy, released in 2016, is part of the country’s aims to liberalize its image amid human rights violations, build its economy in non-oil sectors, and boost tourism.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Debts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debts. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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