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as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
though his small size is a liability as a football player, he makes up for it with speed
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2
as in responsibility
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right
the liability for the accident is held by the person who was driving too fast
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as in exposure
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
failure to properly clean the wound could increase your liability to infection
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as in likelihood
the quality or state of being likely to occur
what's the liability that he'll file a formal complaint if he's refused admission?
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5
as in debt
usually liabilities plural
something (as money) which is owed
your liabilities total about $200,000
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Recent Examples of liability
Allcock Marcus won’t release the list publicly because doing so could harm the condos’ reputations and potentially lower property values, creating liability issues.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Because of that, the source said buyers are demanding liability protection.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
This week, Politico reported that some in the Trump administration have become frustrated with Musk's unpredictability and view him as a political liability.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Only looking at short- and long-term debt risks missing a material liability in the form of operating leases.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Because of that, the source said buyers are demanding liability protection.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
This week, Politico reported that some in the Trump administration have become frustrated with Musk's unpredictability and view him as a political liability.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Only looking at short- and long-term debt risks missing a material liability in the form of operating leases.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
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Federal cases brought in Texas appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a far-right court that routinely interprets the law in creative ways to benefit right-wing causes and the Republican Party, something likely to put anyone trying to stop a deportation at a disadvantage.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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This has created an uneven playing field that places traditional lodging establishments at a disadvantage.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Page Turner sees the Page family consumed by the literary world — each in their own way — as its dark, foundational secret runs the risk of exposure.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Finally, lifestyle factors—such as current or past smoking habits, diet, exercise routines, and history of sun exposure without UV [ultraviolet] protection—as well as your overall medical history and previous eye conditions or surgeries, all contribute to a more accurate assessment.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Tarrant County faces a moderate to high likelihood of a measles outbreak.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2025
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His TikTok extensions belong in the same category of executive lawlessness as former President Biden’s actions to wipe out student loan debt and President Obama’s non-enforcement of immigration law.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
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The company later emerged in December 2020 with new owners, including Brookfield Asset Management and Simon Property Group, as well as a new plan to restructure its stores and reduce debt.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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In their rush to manage expectations on Tuesday, Republicans have placed the blame squarely on Fine, with some questioning his effectiveness as a candidate.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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During the 2024 European Parliament elections, the burden on businesses became a major theme, with the European Green Deal taking the majority of the blame for the EU’s faltering economy.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the researchers note that shingles diagnosis and treatment didn't increase the probability of dementia diagnoses.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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For example, there was a 15% probability of a recession in January and now that risk is 40%, Mark Zandi, Moody’s Analytics chief economist, told the Boston Globe.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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