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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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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
The message is precisely that discriminatory programs are permissible, which will invite lawsuits and liabilities instead of improving circumstances for minorities.
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Buyers may stretch their savings further by pairing the program with a Mortgage Credit Certificate, which can reduce federal income tax liability and free up more household budget for the new mortgage.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Without admitting liability, SCE has established a compensation program to pay survivors who forgo lawsuits.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Inflation is shaping up to be a big liability for Republicans during this fall’s midterms.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Buyers may stretch their savings further by pairing the program with a Mortgage Credit Certificate, which can reduce federal income tax liability and free up more household budget for the new mortgage.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Without admitting liability, SCE has established a compensation program to pay survivors who forgo lawsuits.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Inflation is shaping up to be a big liability for Republicans during this fall’s midterms.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
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Almost 25% of loyalty members are enrolled in more than 3 programs, complexity becomes a direct competitive disadvantage.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Republican Steve Hilton advanced this week to California’s November governor’s race, but the first public look at his matchup with Democrat Xavier Becerra shows the former political commentator starting the general election at a steep disadvantage.—
John Woolfolk,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Of course, somewhere so exposed to nature has a responsibility to maintain the beauty of the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Most significantly, Lee wants voters to grant the mayor’s office a veto over Oakland City Council decisions and absorb many day-to-day responsibilities of running the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Anhydrous ammonia is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the EPA.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Survivors who fled to higher ground struggled as a result of the temperature, with some dying later on from exposure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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There was also a growing belief among prison officials, around the time of the Attica prison uprising, that being more responsive to prisoners' concerns would reduce the likelihood of violence or rioting.—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The government recently announced another recruitment drive, offering to pay off debts of up to $140,000 for men who sign up and might otherwise face penalties for defaulting.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Housing is too expensive, gas is at $5 a gallon, and student debt is crushing an entire generation of young people.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Essentially, my handicap is that Journalism can draft Knightsbridge around the course and outkick the rest of the field on the closing stretch.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Keep your eye on the predictions and handicap accordingly, though this field offers a dearth of off-track options.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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If family dynamics feel tender, step back from blame and set a simple house rule that gives you breathing room without closing your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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A lot of the blame can go toward his split-finger, which is living in the middle or top of the strike zone too often.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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An early, nonpublic version of Mythos spooked policymakers and corporate executives in April for its ability to find more than 10,000 severe bugs and vulnerabilities in important software systems.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Being on house arrest in the most recent installment, the murderous mom of two takes a break from putting on this metaphorical mask, allowing her vulnerability to show.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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