1
as in to accommodate
to do a service or favor for
I would appreciate it greatly if you could oblige me by bringing a dessert to the party
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as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
I know you're in a hurry, but you can't oblige me to drive any faster than the speed limit
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Recent Examples of oblige
One band member pulled out his cell phone and asked for a selfie with Pope, who obliged.
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Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The midfielder, who turned 18 last week, obliged those youthful cries from the stands.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Heath Holt—one of the caddie program’s designers who was manning Brandt Snedeker’s bag—was happy to oblige.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Katy, a 32-year-old mother of a 15-month-old in Texas, requested that her daughter be given the second dose early because of the outbreak in Texas and upcoming travel plans; her pediatrician obliged, administering the second dose years early.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The midfielder, who turned 18 last week, obliged those youthful cries from the stands.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Heath Holt—one of the caddie program’s designers who was manning Brandt Snedeker’s bag—was happy to oblige.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Katy, a 32-year-old mother of a 15-month-old in Texas, requested that her daughter be given the second dose early because of the outbreak in Texas and upcoming travel plans; her pediatrician obliged, administering the second dose years early.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblige
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The new bridge is an 80-foot-long, single-span bridge to provide better flow of water in Columbia Hollow Creek and is wide enough for two lanes of traffic and is designed to accommodate all legal loads.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sanders spokesperson Anna Bahr said in an email the event moved to accommodate a larger-than-expected crowd as the tour has drawn tens of thousands of attendees.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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To compel Brand to return home, the UK government’s Home Office would need to make an extradition request to U.S. authorities.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs could also compel retailers to rethink their product offerings.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This year, the airliner, led by CEO Bob Jordan, has tried to increase profits — and appease powerful activist investor Elliott Investment Management — by initiating its first mass layoffs in company history.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lawsuits brought to appease Trump or punish his enemies are brought for an improper purpose.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The settlement also adds that Google will not interfere with, restrain or coerce workers in the exercise of their rights.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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If a sitting or former president can successfully coerce law firms into submission by threatening financial ruin, what happens to the idea of legal independence?—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Modern technology assists with navigation, but there’s no substitute for a pilot’s local knowledge.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Morongo Fire Department is assisting with one engine.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, no amount of care or good intentions can prevent the sudden demolition of the brothers’ home, courtesy of a vague order from the IDF — for which the family is even forced to pay.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Due to the alligator's aggressive behavior, Department of Natural Resources contractors were forced to euthanize the reptile and remove it from the area.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Please help show my baby that other badass women are out there!—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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For example, whenever one of the kids had a spelling bee, everyone in the car would help recite the words.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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You are not obligated to have a conversation with the police.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The district is not obligated to use the full amount.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Oblige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblige. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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