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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
Climate inaction is a financial liability.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Starting in 1990, Hablutzel served on a state subcommittee on limited liability companies that led to the creation of the state’s first limited liability companies law in 1992.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Without liability coverage, the tenant would likely sue.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
People moving away, a shrinking tax base, and long-term pension liability are also causing Illinois to grow more slowly than other states.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Starting in 1990, Hablutzel served on a state subcommittee on limited liability companies that led to the creation of the state’s first limited liability companies law in 1992.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Without liability coverage, the tenant would likely sue.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
People moving away, a shrinking tax base, and long-term pension liability are also causing Illinois to grow more slowly than other states.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
Noun
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Her trial arguably set a high new bar for proof, and put those who lack it at a disadvantage.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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The team also addressed a major disadvantage that HV devices often face with saltwater.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the responsibility for the sewer line doesn’t rest with just one municipality.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mayer took his responsibility as a steward for the Grateful Dead’s canon of timeless songs seriously.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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The company said it was advised that broadcasting the segment could trigger Federal Communications Commission equal-time rules requiring other candidates in the race be given similar exposure.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Pets and livestock that previously had the rabies vaccine get a booster dose, while animals that weren’t vaccinated at the time of exposure have to be euthanized unless a specialized facility is available for a months-long quarantine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Though López is still seeking a second opinion, there’s a strong likelihood his season is finished, a damaging blow to the Twins’ hopes of rebounding from two straight losing seasons.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Baltimore area’s forecast this week calls for mild temperatures and an increasing likelihood of rain, plus a chance of snow.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Put debt reduction and financial health ahead of lifestyle upgrades.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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But, in practice, charters operating in independent facilities only receive $17,606 per student after CPS deducts pension and debt costs, according to the district’s budget book.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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This week’s tournament lists DeSantis as having a 10-handicap.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 75-foot Dry Falls—the most popular in western North Carolina—invites travelers to walk behind it while staying mostly dry or view it from the handicap-accessible overlook.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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The blame game for what’s behind the beef price surge has pressured the White House to respond.—
Enda Curran,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Navarro sought to pin the blame for soaring costs on former President Joe Biden, who left office over a year ago.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Unions view this hesitation as a critical vulnerability that could affect his viability in presidential primary contests where labor organizing remains essential to campaign success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fear of vulnerability Trusting someone with your heart is inherently risky.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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