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be beholden

VERB

owe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incur

STRONG

lost

WEAK

be bound be contracted be in arrears be in debt be indebted be into one for be obligated be under obligation behind feel bound get on credit have borrowed in hock on the tab ought to run up a bill

Antonyms

WEAK

pay resolve settle

Example Sentences

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Doubling down on satellite partnerships shows they “don’t want to be beholden to a SpaceX monopoly,” Craig Moffett, analyst at MoffettNathanson, told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

“I have something important in common with Robert: which is I went to Congress to not be beholden to corporate special interests,” Porter said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

The Food Section is staunchly for-profit because I don’t want to be beholden to the whims of grant-giving boards: This publication serves its readers, not another organization’s interests.

From Slate • Jan. 24, 2024

Securing ownership is only the first challenge, Mr Darmody said, as the successful bidder will ultimately be beholden to the fans.

From BBC • May 14, 2023

Thou shalt be beholden to no laws beyond these.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

be beholden

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