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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
The announcement comes more than two weeks after Allbirds sold its intellectual property and certain other assets and liabilities to American Exchange Group, a leader in accessories design, licensing and manufacturing, for $39 million.
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ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Krispy Kreme denies any wrongdoing or liability.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The stretch has reignited concerns that the Bombers’ bullpen is a liability.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
According to a court filing, no admission of liability was made.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Krispy Kreme denies any wrongdoing or liability.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The stretch has reignited concerns that the Bombers’ bullpen is a liability.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
According to a court filing, no admission of liability was made.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
Noun
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The era of the concert hall was at hand, and the same qualities that had made the mandolin attractive at home now put it at a disadvantage.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Those will be difficult headwinds for Whatley to combat, Bitzer and Roberts both said, especially since members of the sitting president’s party already tend to be at a disadvantage in competitive midterm elections.—
Mary Ramsey
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the Moon in your 10th House squaring Mars in your 7th, expectations can clash if roles or responsibilities aren’t clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There is no question about his attitude or application; this is not a case of a player who has shirked responsibility or failed to work hard enough in training or in matches.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Inside the capsule, the team assessed the astronauts' condition following exposure to microgravity, radiation and the stresses of reentry, before assisting them onto a platform outside.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Airlines with stronger margin buffers, better fuel hedging, and lower direct operational exposure to the Middle East are among those expected to best weather the looming travel turmoil, Loredana Muharremi, equity analyst at Morningstar, wrote in a note on Wednesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood is that the stadium will host Champions League football next season while the work is going on, but with one end being devoid of supporters.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the way a person interacts with the health care system might have nothing to do with their likelihood of developing a condition.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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Another budget boondoggle would shift the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, its assets and debts to tiny New College of Florida, run by a DeSantis ally, Richard Corcoran, and a band of right-wing trustees.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dolce & Gabbana's lenders are seeking a cash injection of up to 150 million euros at the company, as part of a broader 450 million euro ($526 million) debt refinancing, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility There are a couple of rooms that are handicap accessible, but people with serious mobility issues would have a very hard time getting around the property and the town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Despite its handicaps, Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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So when Devlin disappears, leaving behind a pool of blood on the living room carpet, the blame falls on the chief.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hezbollah denied links to the attack calling in a statement for caution in assigning blame and judgment until the Lebanese army completes its investigation to determine the full circumstances of the incident.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Once in a while, black flats compress the space, framing a single character’s face, bathed in a bleaching white light, as if their vulnerabilities were being scanned by an MRI.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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As part of the ongoing probe, the company eliminated the possibility that the leak was caused by a vulnerability in its systems, sources familiar with the situation tell The Hollywood Reporter.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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