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
To strengthen the economy, Texas must rein in local spending, increase transparency, expand audits of cities, counties, and universities, and consider local spending caps so taxpayers aren’t saddled with unsustainable obligations.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
On a 2009 episode of The Rachel Zoe Project, the stylist’s last-minute work obligations threw a wrench in her plans with her then-husband, Rodger Berman.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Parisian officials conducted a search of facilities connected to Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into regulatory obligations.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Wilkinson provided financial support, including housing, credit cards, assistance with financial obligations and access to vehicles registered in his name, prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Although the treaty has never been ratified, major nuclear powers have generally upheld their obligations not to test.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
Many people pay close attention to what’s on their plate at dinnertime, but meal timing is often an afterthought, with dinner squeezed in only after work, child care, social plans, and other obligations are met.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
This means everything needs to be taken into consideration, from the use of entities to secured obligations and contractual governance.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Values to be tested Its obsession is also unusual in an industry prone to mission drift, where tech companies are founded on noble notions of improving humanity — before the obligations to investors take over.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
On a 2009 episode of The Rachel Zoe Project, the stylist’s last-minute work obligations threw a wrench in her plans with her then-husband, Rodger Berman.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Parisian officials conducted a search of facilities connected to Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into regulatory obligations.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Wilkinson provided financial support, including housing, credit cards, assistance with financial obligations and access to vehicles registered in his name, prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Although the treaty has never been ratified, major nuclear powers have generally upheld their obligations not to test.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
Many people pay close attention to what’s on their plate at dinnertime, but meal timing is often an afterthought, with dinner squeezed in only after work, child care, social plans, and other obligations are met.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
This means everything needs to be taken into consideration, from the use of entities to secured obligations and contractual governance.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Values to be tested Its obsession is also unusual in an industry prone to mission drift, where tech companies are founded on noble notions of improving humanity — before the obligations to investors take over.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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One of the key responsibilities Warren taught his pupils was how to show restraint, according to Knox.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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As a father, homeowner and small business owner, Gabrielyan spoke of his financial responsibilities — and not only to his own family, but to three employees and their families, whose livelihoods depend on the paychecks from him.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Instead, counselors spend a good 45 minutes or so in a deep dive into all their debts, household expenses, how much money is going out every month, and how much is coming in.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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At the end of the year, Cherfilus-McCormick’s campaign also had $729,000 in other debts, mostly in legal bills.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Over the course of her career, Karen Powers worked in the offices of three State Farm agents as a kind of office manager with, eventually, duties of selling insurance herself.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hyundai Motor Group has confirmed deployment at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America by 2028, where initial duties will involve parts sequencing before expanding into full component assembly by 2030.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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And the administration is still dealing with the fallout from its agents having shot and killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis — situations which have also emerged as major liabilities for the administration.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Philanthropic partners paused conversations mid-sentence, waiting to see which issues, and which voices, might soon be deemed liabilities in a shifting political and legal landscape.—
Adrianne Wright,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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CultureCon offers free scholarship tickets to students with financial needs and also partners with colleges to offer free admission.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our representatives need to speak out more forcefully to ensure that the people’s needs are heard and acted upon.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rushing will probably cause more problems, especially if group commitments are involved.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Of Texas' six pledges in the cycle, four are three-star prospects, while the Longhorns also hold commitments from one four-star and one five-star recruit.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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