as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
one of the debits of living in the country was the lack of easy accessibility to health care
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Recent Examples of debit
After that date, the agency will accept only payments made by ACH debit using Form G-1650 or by credit card using Form G-1450, according to the release.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
This likely involves funds linked to a proprietary card that functions similarly to a debit or credit card.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The agreement defined credits and debits and set parameters for when water could be stored upstream.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
If someone falls for a scam, using a debit or credit card, the FTC recommends consumers reach out to the company or bank that issued the card.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
This likely involves funds linked to a proprietary card that functions similarly to a debit or credit card.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The agreement defined credits and debits and set parameters for when water could be stored upstream.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
If someone falls for a scam, using a debit or credit card, the FTC recommends consumers reach out to the company or bank that issued the card.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for debit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debit
Noun
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That is a real problem which of course… to prevent wealth from killing people—your success turning into a disadvantage—is a big problem in business.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The lawyer said a lack of online presence as a result of a disabled account put him at a competitive disadvantage.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The parking area is handicap accessible, as well as the free tram service from the lot to the festival grounds.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Each division named a champion based on their gross score, or total strokes taken, and their net score, which is adjusted by the player’s handicap.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Through his limited liability company, KL2 Aspire, Leonard agreed to a four-year, $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration in 2022.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rather than take a chance with a jury, the state of Michigan decided to settle the case, but without admitting liability.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Martin struggled all night, going 0-for-4 with a plus-minus rating of -7.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Javonte Williams’ post-Broncos debut — B-minus.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Debit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debit. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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