as in compelled
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
the problem is of your own making, so don't think that you can obligate me to help
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Recent Examples of obligated
Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, customer agreement will no longer be required for issuing e-invoices, meaning businesses will be obligated to accept e-invoices if a domestic e-invoicing regime is implemented.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The ruling should mean that no businesses are obligated to comply with the reporting requirements.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The Pac-12 went away but the Pac-12 postseason contracts didn’t, so CU is legally obligated to the old Pac-12 bowl selection order through the 2025 season.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Don’t Worry About Returning Plus-One Favors Even if you were allowed to bring a date to a friend’s wedding, don’t feel obligated to return the plus-one favor (seriously).
—Marissa Miller, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Yet the company was legally obligated to disclose the change to customers.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
But, negative guidance from CDC may affect insurance coverage because insurers are only obligated to cover vaccines that have been recommended by the agency.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The United States, Israel’s closest and most powerful ally, is not a member of the ICC and is not obligated to follow its mandates.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Automakers that don’t measure up to California’s EV market requirements are obligated to buy clean air credits, usually from a competitor that holds a surplus.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, customer agreement will no longer be required for issuing e-invoices, meaning businesses will be obligated to accept e-invoices if a domestic e-invoicing regime is implemented.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The ruling should mean that no businesses are obligated to comply with the reporting requirements.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The Pac-12 went away but the Pac-12 postseason contracts didn’t, so CU is legally obligated to the old Pac-12 bowl selection order through the 2025 season.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Don’t Worry About Returning Plus-One Favors Even if you were allowed to bring a date to a friend’s wedding, don’t feel obligated to return the plus-one favor (seriously).
—Marissa Miller, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Yet the company was legally obligated to disclose the change to customers.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
But, negative guidance from CDC may affect insurance coverage because insurers are only obligated to cover vaccines that have been recommended by the agency.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The United States, Israel’s closest and most powerful ally, is not a member of the ICC and is not obligated to follow its mandates.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligated
Verb
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With the clock ticking on the current Congress, there are new doubts over the prospects for a bill that would shield journalists from being compelled by the federal government to reveal their sources and materials.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, director Barry Jenkins felt compelled to honor the late actor in some way.Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The lucky recipient of this gift will be forever indebted to you for (literally) making reading feel better than it’s ever felt before.Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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The most likely candidates to initiate a dividend are those that are already returning capital to shareholders through buybacks and that are not heavily indebted, in Wolfe’s view.Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Coach Derek Benton has been grateful for his commitment and leadership.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Miley Cyrus is grateful to Pamela Anderson for sharing the success of her latest project with the Grammy winner.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The shooter obliged, pulling down his mask long enough for the surveillance camera to capture his face.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Those that have endured into the 21st century – China, Russia, the United States – are obliged to hide in plain sight.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Already inclined to listen to Tehran, Damascus has now become thoroughly beholden.Reuel Marc Gerecht, Foreign Affairs, 7 Sep. 2023
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Apologizing for playing a part in your feeling so beholden.Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Obligated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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