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 offences
a breaking of a moral or legal code
forgive us our debts
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Recent Examples of debts
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.
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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
Louisiana has one of the highest poverty rates in the country, and the program specifically focuses on those most burdened by outstanding debts.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 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
Individual blunders can have far-reaching economic consequences when defaults rise, or small businesses struggle to repay debts, causing a ripple effect in local and national markets.
—Martin Mulyadi, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
Once the estate goes through probate, debts and taxes are paid before beneficiaries receive anything.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Since then, iRobot has struggled to generate cash and pay off debts.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
For example, if the individual who passed did not have life insurance, long-term care or supplemental disability insurance, there may also be debts left behind that can erode the inheritance.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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
Louisiana has one of the highest poverty rates in the country, and the program specifically focuses on those most burdened by outstanding debts.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 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
Individual blunders can have far-reaching economic consequences when defaults rise, or small businesses struggle to repay debts, causing a ripple effect in local and national markets.
—Martin Mulyadi, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
Once the estate goes through probate, debts and taxes are paid before beneficiaries receive anything.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Since then, iRobot has struggled to generate cash and pay off debts.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
For example, if the individual who passed did not have life insurance, long-term care or supplemental disability insurance, there may also be debts left behind that can erode the inheritance.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debts
Noun
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Current liabilities were reported at $5,898, while stockholders' equity was $22,494.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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This divestiture included a cash payment of $1,350,000 and the assumption of related liabilities.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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But this street is no stranger to juveniles committing car crimes.—
Rebecca Pryor,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Dec. 2024
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Phishing is when bad actors attempt to obtain sensitive information to commit crimes or fraud.—
Audrey Nguyen,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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If there was one, luxury brands operating there would be complicit of economic sanctions violations, if not in the letter, at least in the spirit if most purchases were indeed brought to Russia.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Accountability mechanisms would have to be built in to ensure violations come at a cost.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Debts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debts. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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