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as in obligation
something (as money) which is owed
he filed for bankruptcy when his debts exceeded his assets
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as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our debts
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Recent Examples of debt
The e-tailer also reduced its net debt to 297.1 million pounds ($387.4 million) from 319.5 million pounds ($405 million) a year ago.
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Word is that the debt weighed heavily on Bowery, which shouldn't have needed to forge a relationship with KKR, given that Henry Kravis was one of its Series B investors.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump's liabilities The disclosure forms, which are required of all presidential candidates, outlined liabilities including several mortgages on Trump Tower and other properties, as well as newer debts related to legal judgments.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Student loan debt affects 48% of Black women compared to 28% of white women, and our retirement savings are 60% lower than the national average.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Word is that the debt weighed heavily on Bowery, which shouldn't have needed to forge a relationship with KKR, given that Henry Kravis was one of its Series B investors.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump's liabilities The disclosure forms, which are required of all presidential candidates, outlined liabilities including several mortgages on Trump Tower and other properties, as well as newer debts related to legal judgments.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Student loan debt affects 48% of Black women compared to 28% of white women, and our retirement savings are 60% lower than the national average.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debt
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Throughout his life, Jamie has carried the weight of obligation and guilt over how things ended with Laoghaire.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Moving outside the United States does not remove your obligation to pay U.S. taxes.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The abuse and neglect have long-lasting effects on an already vulnerable population and have even led to the conviction of some employees for violent crimes, the report says.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Anderson pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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The brilliant pink roseate spoonbills and scores of other birds at Orlando Wetlands park.Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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During the semi-final episode, no couples were sent home, meaning all five will compete tonight with their scores and audience votes from last week's episode moved to the finale.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including a loan payable to Decathlon and related party indebtedness.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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There are no painless quick fixes to any problem, including indebtedness the U.S. bears going forward.Ron Insana, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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So there’s perhaps no greater sin than to serve a casserole with a sad, soggy topping.Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Saints are coming off of a 51-27 drubbing by Tampa Bay last Sunday and are certainly looking for some absolution from their gridiron sins.Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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Knowing the extent of your resources and liabilities will provide a clearer picture of what needs to be done.True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Data Training Risks One of the strengths of AI is its self-learning abilities, but from a legal perspective that also presents possible liabilities.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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That was a violation of a court order banning her from possessing firearms while her other criminal cases played out in court.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Hospital officials have said that's not true – and, in fact, would be a violation of a new Ohio law.Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Debt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debt. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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