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
Your employees should know how privacy impacts their roles and how to uphold obligations.
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Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Currently, Switzerland does not impose any tax collection obligations on platforms facilitating sales of goods.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Women are commonly seen as most adept at juggling professional, personal and family obligations all at once; this is a skill that men may admire, but find difficult to replicate.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This rule would give passengers some recourse when airlines fail to meet their obligations.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In this particular instance, the regulator is accused of exceeding its regulatory obligations by initiating enforcement actions against digital asset exchanges.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Parents face higher financial obligations, with the cost of parenthood estimated at over $310,000 on average.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
France has published its most comprehensive study to date detailing the impact of investment obligations introduced in 2021 requiring global streamers to invest at least 20% of their annual local turnover in French film and TV production.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Currently, Switzerland does not impose any tax collection obligations on platforms facilitating sales of goods.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Women are commonly seen as most adept at juggling professional, personal and family obligations all at once; this is a skill that men may admire, but find difficult to replicate.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This rule would give passengers some recourse when airlines fail to meet their obligations.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In this particular instance, the regulator is accused of exceeding its regulatory obligations by initiating enforcement actions against digital asset exchanges.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Parents face higher financial obligations, with the cost of parenthood estimated at over $310,000 on average.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
France has published its most comprehensive study to date detailing the impact of investment obligations introduced in 2021 requiring global streamers to invest at least 20% of their annual local turnover in French film and TV production.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Membership and responsibilities of the National Energy Council are being developed now.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Faced with the need to repay these debts, fewer than 15% of graduates choose primary care.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Toman, vice president of the firm's survey business unit, said those new titles may or may not come with more duties.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 10 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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The council, meanwhile, will vote Monday on shifting up to $38 million from other funds, such as for affordable housing and the city’s self-insurance liabilities, to its General Purpose Fund, which mostly pays salaries and other operating costs.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Authenticity comes from real commitments—like partnerships or measurable initiatives—not just marketing.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Notably, there's a substantial increase in high-value AI commitments, with the percentage of companies planning to invest $10 million or more in AI expected to nearly double from 16% to 30% in the coming year.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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