as in committed
to obligate by prior agreement
I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party
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Recent Examples of mortgaged
Python member Eric Idle approached Harrison and was amazed when the musician not only put up the cash but — together with manager Denis O’Brien — mortgaged his home to form HandMade Films and do so.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Hughes shattered the Wild’s regular-season and playoff record book, and the Wild mortgaged the future to get him, so they’ll be motivated to give him a payday.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 May 2026
After going a combined 3-of-15 from 3-point range in Games 1 and 2, the player the Magic mortgaged four first-round picks for had yet to justify that investment in this series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Shepherd saw an opportunity and mortgaged her home to start a mail-order seed business, marketing unusual seed varieties, including mesclun mixes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Syria’s sovereignty had been partly mortgaged to Russia and Iran, which were squeezing Damascus for money to repay their investment in the conflict.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks mortgaged their future in the years leading to their 2024 Finals run to build around Doncic.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
For far too many in the already-economically disadvantaged millennial and Gen Z demographics, the American dream is being mortgaged for the thrill of a bet.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
In order to secure the loan, Chapman mortgaged the property with her brother Edward Chapman, who is also CEO of Marchesa.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Hughes shattered the Wild’s regular-season and playoff record book, and the Wild mortgaged the future to get him, so they’ll be motivated to give him a payday.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 May 2026
After going a combined 3-of-15 from 3-point range in Games 1 and 2, the player the Magic mortgaged four first-round picks for had yet to justify that investment in this series.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Shepherd saw an opportunity and mortgaged her home to start a mail-order seed business, marketing unusual seed varieties, including mesclun mixes.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Syria’s sovereignty had been partly mortgaged to Russia and Iran, which were squeezing Damascus for money to repay their investment in the conflict.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mavericks mortgaged their future in the years leading to their 2024 Finals run to build around Doncic.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
For far too many in the already-economically disadvantaged millennial and Gen Z demographics, the American dream is being mortgaged for the thrill of a bet.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
In order to secure the loan, Chapman mortgaged the property with her brother Edward Chapman, who is also CEO of Marchesa.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortgaged
Verb
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Hall originally committed to the Ducks on April 6 but made the switch this week, giving Cristobal another key piece in the secondary.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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So far, however, Costco and FedEx are among the few big firms that have pledged to pass the government payments on to customers in the form of lower prices or refunds.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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When the legislative session began earlier this year, Connecticut lawmakers pledged to focus on affordability and cost, seeking to keep the state on track as national economic uncertainty persists — and as a number of consumer costs, ranging from healthcare to energy, were on the rise.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Mortgaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortgaged. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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