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
Yet stimulatory or not, America’s economy has a mountain to climb before Washington’s debts align more appropriately with its economic context.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
During that March 20 game, according to the feds, Porter was coerced into rigging games by others who threatened him due to his pre-existing gambling debts.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The consequences Members of the illicit poker scheme at times threatened and resorted to violence when victims failed to pay their debts on time, prosecutors alleged.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Bowman, who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother, has since paid the debts.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
All three liens were later released after the debts were paid, with the most recent cleared in 2022.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Ferguson faced large personal debts after her divorce and was repeatedly criticized for poor money management and lavish spending.
—Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The age-old value proposition of indie filmmaking — that landing acceptance to a prestigious festival begets a sale to a distributor that pays off your debts and puts your movie in front of a massive audience — is flimsier than ever.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
One is true insolvency — not having enough assets to pay all debts.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
During that March 20 game, according to the feds, Porter was coerced into rigging games by others who threatened him due to his pre-existing gambling debts.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The consequences Members of the illicit poker scheme at times threatened and resorted to violence when victims failed to pay their debts on time, prosecutors alleged.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Bowman, who is Vice President JD Vance's half-brother, has since paid the debts.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
All three liens were later released after the debts were paid, with the most recent cleared in 2022.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Additionally, Ferguson faced large personal debts after her divorce and was repeatedly criticized for poor money management and lavish spending.
—Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The age-old value proposition of indie filmmaking — that landing acceptance to a prestigious festival begets a sale to a distributor that pays off your debts and puts your movie in front of a massive audience — is flimsier than ever.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
One is true insolvency — not having enough assets to pay all debts.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debts
Noun
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The television component will follow after Sheridan’s contractual obligations to Paramount are fulfilled in 2028.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Glasser signed a first-look film and TV deal with the studio that will begin early next year, after his company fulfills its current obligations to Paramount.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, our city must have transparent budgeting that not only meets the one-year requirement by charter but also projects our budget for an entire term, including future liabilities and city operations.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cagle also filed for bankruptcy protection in 2011, claiming $143,800 of assets and nearly $451,128 in liabilities.—
Polly DeFrank,
NBC news,
21 Oct. 2025
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Nelson, author of 2021’s Boys Enter the House, talked to the friends and family of the victims, as well as some who’d survived Gacy’s crimes, going even deeper on the victims’ stories.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Today, much of the building sits empty in north Charlotte, and local teenagers charged with crimes are sent to a state juvenile facility in Cabarrus County.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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This generalized recognition of our nation’s foundational sins is certainly welcome, it’s just not geared toward a particular point.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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And my mom used to say, your sins will find you out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Questions over gambling machines reached state Supreme Court Local police can enforce violations in certain circumstances, including at grocery stores and gas stations.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The New Brunswick house also possessed a history of building code violations and officials have since declared the building to be an unsafe structure, according to NJ Advance Media.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Debts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debts. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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