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
Current remaining performance obligations reached $10.3 billion, jumping 22% year over year.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Their marriages began to open as parents Took death into their own hands in Europe and ketamine
Nasal sprays promoted soft focus empathy that lifted
The way a migraine might, the obligation to act
In the meme coin space.
—Ben Lerner, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
As national governments step back from their climate obligations, cities are now becoming ever-bigger players in the transition to a greener, more environmentally responsible era.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Another similar case regarding Amazon’s obligation to bargain with warehouse workers is tied up in the courts.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Their marriages began to open as parents Took death into their own hands in Europe and ketamine
Nasal sprays promoted soft focus empathy that lifted
The way a migraine might, the obligation to act
In the meme coin space.
—Ben Lerner, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
As national governments step back from their climate obligations, cities are now becoming ever-bigger players in the transition to a greener, more environmentally responsible era.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Another similar case regarding Amazon’s obligation to bargain with warehouse workers is tied up in the courts.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligation
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Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports and a 10 percent duty on Canadian energy imports, escalating concerns about a trade war between the two countries.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s trade war has troubled markets and retail stocks in particular in recent weeks, especially his 145% duty on China .—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are other elements of the government's debt obligations that only add to the cost.—
John Kelly, Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Achieving strong returns in the U.S. and Europe increasingly means navigating high corporate debt levels, currently around 80% of GDP in the U.S., slower economic growth, and policy uncertainty.—
Rob Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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While the Pulwama attack was claimed by the militant Islamist group Jaish-e-Mohammed and targeted security personnel, the one on Tuesday involved unarmed civilians, and any claims of responsibility have been vague and unverified.—
Salman Masood,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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But adulthood can also come with come with a mountain of responsibility, from paying your own bills to deciding where to live, which can can be overwhelming to navigate all at once.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Late last year, the district launched an initiative that provides cash payments for 12 months to 251 students with a demonstrated financial need who are pursuing health careers.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Recognitions such as being named one of Fort Worth’s Top 500 Most Influential People and receiving awards like Entrepreneur of Excellence and Community Advocate of the Year highlight my commitment to serving our city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Notwithstanding recent moments of tension around Israel, the Catholic Church has affirmed time and time again its commitment to fighting antisemitism and appreciating Judaism as a sibling tradition.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Obligation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligation. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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