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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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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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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
Last year, a panel of the intermediate-level appeals court ruled unanimously that the federal Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act shielded the school district and the physicians' group from liability.
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
By the numbers: 23andMe, which went public via SPAC in 2021 at a $3.5 billion valuation, listed $277 million in assets and $215 million in liabilities.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
But it could be pushed through by legislative leaders, given the potential financial liability for the state otherwise.
—Amanda Hernandez, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Consolidating your debts is the process of taking several financial liabilities and combining them into one monthly payment.
—Michelle Lambright Black, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
By the numbers: 23andMe, which went public via SPAC in 2021 at a $3.5 billion valuation, listed $277 million in assets and $215 million in liabilities.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
But it could be pushed through by legislative leaders, given the potential financial liability for the state otherwise.
—Amanda Hernandez, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Consolidating your debts is the process of taking several financial liabilities and combining them into one monthly payment.
—Michelle Lambright Black, Sacramento Bee, 21 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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Skills and experience requirements: a minimum of 10 years of experience in a professional services leadership role confirmable P&L responsibilities and experience managing large teams.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Even if these next steps don’t seem like a drastic transition to you, the sheer concept of rigid labels can feel like a pressure point to others—one that comes with more expectations, responsibility, and a level of intimacy that can be intimidating for some.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2025
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Then there are lifestyle factors that negatively impact skin health, including alcohol, cumulative exposure to damaging UV rays, and stress.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
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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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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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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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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Trump and his allies have also pinned some of the blame for the war on Zelensky, and just last month Trump himself was attacking Zelensky’s legitimacy because elections have been paused amid the war.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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These classifications indicate probability rather than frequency.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 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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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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