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
The government recently announced another recruitment drive, offering to pay off debts of up to $140,000 for men who sign up and might otherwise face penalties for defaulting.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Social Security benefits also receive substantial protections from most private creditors, though there are important exceptions for certain government debts, child support and other specific obligations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
And neoclouds like CoreWeave may have more trouble repaying their debts.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
And this was a big issue at the time, because the Confederacy had run up all kinds of debts to Great Britain, to France, and others during the war.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
June is bringing emphasis to everything from your debts, taxes, loans and investments to your commissions, subscriptions, partner finances and emotional spending.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
While this figure is high, the city's median income suggests that residents may have the financial means to manage their debts more effectively than those in lower-income areas.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
When someone dies, their debts become part of their estate and are paid out of their assets (property, bank accounts and other valuables).
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Social Security benefits also receive substantial protections from most private creditors, though there are important exceptions for certain government debts, child support and other specific obligations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
And neoclouds like CoreWeave may have more trouble repaying their debts.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
And this was a big issue at the time, because the Confederacy had run up all kinds of debts to Great Britain, to France, and others during the war.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
June is bringing emphasis to everything from your debts, taxes, loans and investments to your commissions, subscriptions, partner finances and emotional spending.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
While this figure is high, the city's median income suggests that residents may have the financial means to manage their debts more effectively than those in lower-income areas.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
When someone dies, their debts become part of their estate and are paid out of their assets (property, bank accounts and other valuables).
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debts
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The United States would have 60 days to fulfill their obligations specified in the agreement, Aragchi said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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In my experience, real financial strength often includes predictable income, diversified sources, manageable obligations, proper reserves and enough liquidity to handle timing gaps without panic.—
Michael Shribman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Sarsour has denied committing those crimes.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The case marks the first for Hochman’s new Business Tax Fraud Unit, established to investigate financial crimes involving business tax evasion, payroll tax fraud, falsified business records and underground economy schemes.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Beyond New York, states like California, Texas, and Illinois have enacted similar measures, granting victims a mechanism to contest liabilities directly with banks.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In the filing, West Marine listed more than 100,000 creditors, between $500 million and $1 billion in assets and between $500 million and $1 billion in liabilities, USA Today said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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That relationship was based on sinners confessing their sins to this vicar.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The cult wants to live off the land and not rely on any technology in the apocalypse, and believes the Cordyceps brain infection was a punishment from God for the world’s sins.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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At a civic association meeting Thursday, city code enforcement officers reminded residents that Fort Lauderdale has a complaint system that can suspend a short-term rental after three violations.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the lenient touch toward one of the game’s worst violations reflects a problem that’s only continuing to grow in the broader sports world.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Debts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debts. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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