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
Tech leaders should prepare to comply with obligations for high-risk AI systems, including data quality, risk management and quality assurance systems, and enabling human oversight.
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Andrew Duncan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The United States does not uphold its obligations to NATO out of some kind of misguided altruism.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The Padres reportedly needed a $50 million loan in 2023 just to meet payroll obligations.
—Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Companies that proactively plug wells or maintain higher environmental standards could qualify for tax credits that offset their ELT obligations.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Taxpayers today bear distinct obligations to file a tax return reporting tax owed and to pay such tax.
—Andy Weiner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The combined investment equaled $86 million per year in annual contract obligations, equivalent to more than 40 percent of the league’s salary cap at the time.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Congress has until sometimes between January 14th and 23rd to increase or suspend the debt ceiling, otherwise, the government will not be able to pay its obligations, risking a default.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Most experts agree without intervention from Congress and the president, the Social Security system will be unable to meet its full obligations within the next eight years.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Andrew Duncan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The United States does not uphold its obligations to NATO out of some kind of misguided altruism.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
The Padres reportedly needed a $50 million loan in 2023 just to meet payroll obligations.
—Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Companies that proactively plug wells or maintain higher environmental standards could qualify for tax credits that offset their ELT obligations.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Taxpayers today bear distinct obligations to file a tax return reporting tax owed and to pay such tax.
—Andy Weiner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The combined investment equaled $86 million per year in annual contract obligations, equivalent to more than 40 percent of the league’s salary cap at the time.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Congress has until sometimes between January 14th and 23rd to increase or suspend the debt ceiling, otherwise, the government will not be able to pay its obligations, risking a default.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Most experts agree without intervention from Congress and the president, the Social Security system will be unable to meet its full obligations within the next eight years.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obligations
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Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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To achieve peak performance, organizations must establish crystal-clear roles and responsibilities.Anjai Lal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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This approach builds motivation through quick wins as smaller debts are eliminated.True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Season 1 of the South Korean survival thriller followed Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), a divorced father and gambling addict who joins the Squid Game in hopes of earning enough prize money to pay off his debts and support his family.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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Salma Hayek has been beating the drum for chicly embracing your gray hairs for some time now, amid all her other duties and diary dates.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team.Mike Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Total assets for the union increased 17% to $418 million, while liabilities rose 28% to $318 million, including $226 million owed to players from revenue generated by the union’s licensing arm, THINK450.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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This increases liabilities on the balance sheet but reduces actual cash flow, creating a liquidity gap.Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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On multiple occasions since World War II, the United States has made bilateral security commitments to allies and partners in comparable postconflict situations.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Obligations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligations. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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