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under contract

ADJECTIVE
responsible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject
WEAK
at fault at the helm authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under obligation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
innocent right unaccountable
WEAK
excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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After all, he is still under contract with the Red Sox through 2027, and is owed $14 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Mazariegos said conventions are a diminishing economic boon, but that now that the city is under contract, it is imperative that the center be ready for the Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

There are more than 80 Afghan female footballers in Australia, Europe, USA and the Middle East, including many of the 25 players under contract before the Taliban's takeover.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

While Tour officials can’t discuss specific players who are under contract with a competitor, DeChambeau’s situation explains why players will be treated on a case-by-case basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“I had heard the Golden Company was under contract with one of the Free Cities.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin