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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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
Around the same time, the Van Nuys Airport Assn., a business group, filed its own complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration, alleging the council’s disapproval of the lease ran afoul of the city’s obligations under federal law.
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Deferred revenue decreased by 14% to $3.66 billion, while remaining performance obligations were reported at $6.11 billion, unchanged from the previous quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
The use of collateralized debt obligations, which pool a bunch of private credit loans together, is one approach.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
While nobody relishes the prospect of litigation, this course of action is a last resort to hold Electric Entertainment to its obligations.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Deferred revenue decreased by 14% to $3.66 billion, while remaining performance obligations were reported at $6.11 billion, unchanged from the previous quarter.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
The use of collateralized debt obligations, which pool a bunch of private credit loans together, is one approach.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
While nobody relishes the prospect of litigation, this course of action is a last resort to hold Electric Entertainment to its obligations.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligation
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At the same time, over half of experts acknowledged that AI will drastically reshape their work duties in the next few years while maintaining a positive outlook for their career prospects.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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While specific directives are still under consideration, such changes could affect where and how federal employees perform their duties.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Avoid carrying a balance over, as credit card debt can become unmanageable due to high interest rates.Kody Boye, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Despite all these taxes, New York’s debt per capita is the third-highest of any state, trailing only its fellow tax-happy neighbors, Connecticut and Massachusetts.The Editors, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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But responsibility for the current condition of U.S. finances rests on both political parties, and, ultimately, on the voters who keep returning them to office.Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would then take over presidential responsibilities.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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My least favorite type of collaborator in any situation, or even a romantic relationship, is someone who has some need in themselves that is un-figured out.Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to Hegseth as a nominee despite controversy.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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Trump's, arguing against alliance expansion until current members meet their defense spending commitments of 2 percent GDP.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Obligation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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