1
as in obligation
something (as money) which is owed
he filed for bankruptcy when his debts exceeded his assets
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2
as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our debts
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Recent Examples of debt
That didn't happen early Friday, however, perhaps signaling investors' lingering worries over the high level of U.S. debt.
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 June 2025
In 2019, Disney paid $71.3 billion for Fox’s cable and studio assets and assumed almost $14 billion in Fox’s debt, a transaction that likely won’t be mentioned during the highlight reel that’ll play at the top of Bob Iger’s retirement party.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Here are the 11 other Texas cities with increasing auto loan debt.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
The average credit card debt per borrower was $6,371 during that time, based on data from TransUnion, one of the three major credit reporting companies.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 June 2025
In 2019, Disney paid $71.3 billion for Fox’s cable and studio assets and assumed almost $14 billion in Fox’s debt, a transaction that likely won’t be mentioned during the highlight reel that’ll play at the top of Bob Iger’s retirement party.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Here are the 11 other Texas cities with increasing auto loan debt.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
The average credit card debt per borrower was $6,371 during that time, based on data from TransUnion, one of the three major credit reporting companies.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debt
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He’s expected to join AS Monaco soon, whether that’s through a loan deal with an obligation or option to buy.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency has declared that Iran is non-compliant with its nuclear obligations in a key vote.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Release date: Friday, June 20 Cast: Guy Pearce, Cosmo Jarvis, Vincent Miller, Toby Wallace Director-screenwriter: Charles Williams 1 hour 43 minutes Inside is not the usual story of damnation or redemption, of the unbreakable cycles of crime or even the virtues of rehabilitation, like Sing Sing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Baraka, whose national profile soared after his arrest at an ICE facility in Newark, has campaigned on a record of lower crime in the city and a more progressive governing agenda, paid for by a higher corporate tax.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
9 June 2025
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The score more accurately reflected the play, although the Panthers had a great chance at taking the lead when Tkachuk got the puck in the right circle with Pickard somewhere in Sawgrass Mills.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Spaun carded a bogey-free 66, tying the lowest first-round score in a U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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This cash flow metric and the company’s capital expenditure profile are critical when determining the level of indebtedness a business can support and can directly impact valuation.—
Jeffrey Johnston,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Second, the novel’s apparent indebtedness to Joseph Heller’s Catch-22.—
Alex Vernon
May 27,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
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Facing his inquisitors Ono dutifully confessed to, and publicly atoned for, all his past sins: His support of DEI, academic freedom, the First Amendment and more.—
Ron Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Will RuPaul's Drag Race justice finally be done to forgive the sins of the drag queens who committed the Great Betrayal of Nicole Paige Brooks From Atlanta, Ga.?—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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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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As of December 31, 2024, New Concept Energy had current assets of $372,000 and current liabilities of $57,000.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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“Debt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debt. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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