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as in accommodates
to do a service or favor for
I would appreciate it greatly if you could oblige me by bringing a dessert to the party
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as in compels
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
I know you're in a hurry, but you can't oblige me to drive any faster than the speed limit
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Recent Examples of obliges
The terms of the deal between property owners and the government obliges these landlords to keep rents affordable for their occupants for decades, generally restricting rent to about 30% of tenants’ income.
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Brian Y. An, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
But no character in any Broadway musical of recent vintage is designed to steal scenes like Aunt Debra, and Emily Koch obliges with a bold, brassy portrayal that proves a key catalyst for the engaging spirit of this marvelous production.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Villarreal midfielder Dani Parejo points to the space in frame three, and Rafa Marin obliges, firing the ball through to Santi Comesana and taking six Juventus players out of the game.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Hayley obliges, perhaps too enthusiastically, prompting Yasmin to get involved in the action herself so as not to be outdone in the endless game of power play.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The senior wants the ball and Lake Travis obliges in giving it to him.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 12 Dec. 2025
That’s not the case, though, with preferred shares—and Strategy has issued plenty of these as well, which obliges it to pay regular dividends to shareholders.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
Passion sparks when the algorithm obliges erotic fantasy on demand.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
But the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate obliges them to manage both inflation and unemployment.
—Drew O'Connor, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Brian Y. An, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
But no character in any Broadway musical of recent vintage is designed to steal scenes like Aunt Debra, and Emily Koch obliges with a bold, brassy portrayal that proves a key catalyst for the engaging spirit of this marvelous production.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Villarreal midfielder Dani Parejo points to the space in frame three, and Rafa Marin obliges, firing the ball through to Santi Comesana and taking six Juventus players out of the game.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Hayley obliges, perhaps too enthusiastically, prompting Yasmin to get involved in the action herself so as not to be outdone in the endless game of power play.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The senior wants the ball and Lake Travis obliges in giving it to him.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 12 Dec. 2025
That’s not the case, though, with preferred shares—and Strategy has issued plenty of these as well, which obliges it to pay regular dividends to shareholders.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
Passion sparks when the algorithm obliges erotic fantasy on demand.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
But the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate obliges them to manage both inflation and unemployment.
—Drew O'Connor, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obliges
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Bring your favorite bottle of bubbly and pick up a lobster roll flight from Off the Hook before setting sail on the Argia schooner, which accommodates up to 49 passengers.—
Morgan Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Standards differ according to shape but a cage between two and three feet wide and four and six feet tall accommodates most tomato varieties.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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There is a growing perception that some schools are frequently tampering and that knowledge compels other schools to tamper as well to avoid being placed at a competitive disadvantage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Logic compels me to go with One Battle After Another, as editor Andy Jurgensen ensures his film’s nearly three-hour runtime flies by.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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The menu appeases a multitude of appetites.—
Tom Sietsema,
Washington Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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The discharge petition comes as Republicans have failed to put a plan for healthcare forward that appeases all of their caucus, as a small group seeks to work across the aisle for a solution.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Dec. 2025
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However, the rotation of this filament clearly dominates how the galaxies within it spin, perhaps by funneling hydrogen gas along the dark-matter filament and onto the galaxies in a way that coerces their spin while providing further fuel for star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor, coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2025
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Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching or playing games, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, Fennell indulges a familiar impulse to shock, or at least to jolt us awake.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The registry obligates legitimate telemarketers to stop calling numbers listed on it.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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In prior administrations, including during my time in the Obama administration, such leverage ran into statutory guardrails under the Taiwan Relations Act, which obligates the United States to provide Taiwan defensive capabilities.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 This afternoon favors careful words and precise timing.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Today’s energy favors friendly, low-pressure plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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But if Taylor forces Miranda to choose between her and Shinia, well, Shinia has been a better friend to Miranda than Taylor ever was.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the threat of strikes by Iran forces oil tankers destined for Asia to idle in the Persian Gulf, some top Republicans have declared an economic victory against a rival super power.—
Evan Halper,
Washington Post,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Obliges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obliges. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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