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 crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our debts
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Recent Examples of debts
During the boom, many developers amassed huge debts, and the oversupply of housing led to whole ghost districts and empty projects in many places.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Or maybe all McIlroy’s bad juju this week will call in its debts, and this week at Aronimink will end in a whimper.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Shortly afterward, fuel prices surged as the country defaulted on its debts.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
But those sales have generated only millions of dollars in equity to repay investors because of heavy debts owed to lenders, according to court records.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
For those with multiple debts, this may also be the point where exploring professional debt relief assistance becomes worthwhile.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Paying off a credit card, reaching a savings goal or even making on-time payments on your debts are all major milestones.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Szabo by that time had a history of personal debts, according to court records.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The proposal for the plan consists of requests for a decrease in rent and new agreements regarding debts.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Or maybe all McIlroy’s bad juju this week will call in its debts, and this week at Aronimink will end in a whimper.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Shortly afterward, fuel prices surged as the country defaulted on its debts.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
But those sales have generated only millions of dollars in equity to repay investors because of heavy debts owed to lenders, according to court records.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
For those with multiple debts, this may also be the point where exploring professional debt relief assistance becomes worthwhile.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Paying off a credit card, reaching a savings goal or even making on-time payments on your debts are all major milestones.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Szabo by that time had a history of personal debts, according to court records.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The proposal for the plan consists of requests for a decrease in rent and new agreements regarding debts.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debts
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Guests with work obligations, caregiving responsibilities or health considerations may not be able to fully disconnect, and most properties offer at least limited emergency communication options.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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The Beatles only made three more films, largely to satisfy contractual obligations.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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But his eventual unraveling included accusations of misappropriated funds, his resignation, a bizarre alleged suicide-for-hire and insurance scam plot, a stint in rehab for drug addiction, dozens of financial crimes, his disbarment and, ultimately, the murder charges.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Netflix's Worst Ex Ever details Wilson's crimes and chronicles how Testasecca's involvement was critical in leading authorities to the killer.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The large bonuses highlight the impact to Uber’s bottom line from reducing its insurance liabilities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Traits once seen as stabilizing — empathy, humility, shame — are recast as liabilities in a world that prizes speed, dominance and certainty.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Genius and grit can mask a lot of sins.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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The Orson subplot feels like the show is shooting one too many fish in the barrel, because the sins of the grown-ups provide enough targets on their own.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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Meanwhile, 24 eateries, including a local cafe, received citations for health code violations such as brown residue in the ice machine, a lack of quaternary ammonia test strips and improperly cooled food.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Commercial and industrial customers face $500 penalties for a first offense and $1,500 for additional violations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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“Debts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debts. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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