millstones

noun

Definition of millstonesnext
plural of millstone
as in albatrosses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for millstones
  1. albatross
  2. liabilities
  3. disabilities
  4. disadvantages
  5. drawbacks
  6. impairments
Noun
  • Lindholm is still a high-end defensive presence, and he’s been more productive lately (four goals in his last 10 games), but this contract already looks like an albatross.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • After seven years on the market, Lopez finally managed to sell her Madison Square Park penthouse this summer, only to have the Beverly Hills compound replace it as a real-estate albatross around her real-estate neck.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of albatross
Noun
  • Total assets for the union increased 17% to $418 million, while liabilities rose 28% to $318 million, including $226 million owed to players from revenue generated by the union’s licensing arm, THINK450.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • However, the costs relate to current year payroll costs, and do not provide an accurate picture of how the raises will increase the pension liabilities that result as well.
    John A. Rasimas, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of liabilities
Noun
  • By working with its Advisory Board on Disability, Delta has brought together experts, advocates, and travelers with disabilities to identify challenges and develop solutions.
    Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This focus on accessibility is central to the mission of the CTA Foundation, which has a long history of supporting initiatives that enhance the quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities.
    Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of disabilities
Noun
  • What are some disadvantages of a charge card?
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • More public information is beneficial about the advantages and disadvantages of natural grass sod versus artificial turf.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of disadvantages
Noun
  • This method does have its drawbacks.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some drawbacks to having a charge card could be higher credit score requirements, larger annual fees, and not being able to carry a balance.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of drawbacks
Noun
  • This advice should have included information about his own history, mental illness, cognitive and adaptive impairments that related to his perception and the formation of the intent involved in his crimes.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Girardi testified in his own defense, where some of his alleged cognitive impairments were on display to the jury.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of impairments
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