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
But Aber said the contract pause would also force non-profits to use their own funds to continue representing migrant children in immigration court, noting that attorneys have ethical obligations to their clients and can't simply abandon their cases.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2025
Palo Alto’s backlog — more specifically, the company’s remaining performance obligations — did not exceed expectations.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
San Elijo Middle School provided a statement to Fox News Digital, crediting its enabling of the transgender student to access the girls' locker room to the school's obligation of following state law.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
While changes to the administration of loans may occur, the underlying obligations are expected to persist.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2025
Palo Alto’s backlog — more specifically, the company’s remaining performance obligations — did not exceed expectations.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
San Elijo Middle School provided a statement to Fox News Digital, crediting its enabling of the transgender student to access the girls' locker room to the school's obligation of following state law.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
While changes to the administration of loans may occur, the underlying obligations are expected to persist.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligation
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Jim Sawyer, mayor of the 3,200-population city about 45 miles north of Birmingham, temporarily handed law enforcement duties over to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, placing all department employees on leave as of 5 p.m. Thursday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her security guard even prepared a transparent backpack to just carry the toy when the princess was busy with other duties.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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When Wilson took over in late 2015, Bogus Basin was on a run of tough snow years, bleeding money and $8 million in debt.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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On February 25, the U.S. debt ceiling was raised by another $4 trillion.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Nurkic’s responsibilities with his new team extend past that, though.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2025
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This company has built its brand on a holistic perspective, prioritizing environmental health and social responsibility alongside profit.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The concept is similar to reflectors on a runway that help guide landing airplanes, and the LRA can operate without the need for power or mechanical control.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Katie has grown up lonely, fending for herself while her parents tend to the urgent needs of her disabled sister.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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That administration also in 2018 hosted the Baltic Summit, underscoring defense commitment to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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This special access highlighted American Express’s commitment to providing unique experiences for basketball fans through their ongoing NBA partnership.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Obligation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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