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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The Switzerland international, 33, who is under contract until 2028, played a key role in helping the Black Cats qualify for Europe last season.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

With Stafford under contract through the 2027 season, Simpson might not play for a few years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Castelion is also under contract to put Blackbeard on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The 25-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £107m, is under contract until 2032, which is reflected in the potential fee.

From BBC • May 27, 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

under contract

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