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as in handicap
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
their lack of height was a disadvantage on the basketball court
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as in expense
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
intense pretrial publicity worked to our disadvantage
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Recent Examples of disadvantage
DataHaven found that a legacy of racial and residential segregation has contributed to lingering inequality, with Black and Latino communities facing significant disadvantages and lower quality of life.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
The smaller size of the turbines can also be a disadvantage because smaller rotors reach lower top speeds than conventional turbines.
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Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Consider both carefully, then, as each comes with significant advantages and disadvantages in today's economy.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Waiting for freedom In Adeli’s view, the travel time and coordination required for Team Iran just to show up to its matches poses a clear competitive disadvantage – to a team that has already been dealing with the horrors of war for months.
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Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
The smaller size of the turbines can also be a disadvantage because smaller rotors reach lower top speeds than conventional turbines.
—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Consider both carefully, then, as each comes with significant advantages and disadvantages in today's economy.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Waiting for freedom In Adeli’s view, the travel time and coordination required for Team Iran just to show up to its matches poses a clear competitive disadvantage – to a team that has already been dealing with the horrors of war for months.
—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantage
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The deal, of which Vance is increasingly the public face, is encountering a wall of opposition from skeptical conservatives who have blasted it as a loss for the United States — and a potential handicap for Vance’s political future.
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The handicap is determined by a volunteer gathering data in the air and a committee that calculates the maximum airspeed of each craft.
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Everyone on the trip can collaborate to build the perfect itinerary, easily share flight details, create checklists, and keep track of expenses and who owes what.
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MetLife is poised to lead the industry in margin expansion (20–25 bps annually) by keeping expense growth firmly below revenue gains.
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That structure can be a drawback for some families, particularly those who may need emergency access to funds before the child reaches adulthood.
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Benefits and drawbacks of carpet shampooing Carpet shampooers leave carpets looking and feeling cleaner and fresher.
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Political observers think Talarico could surge to the fore in the primary despite, or perhaps because of, his outsider status.
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Using that unscientific tool to gauge his Texas Rangers, the club after the first month of the season remains unchanged despites many changes: Average, and a stunning disappointment.
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The Social Security actuaries report predicts an unfunded liability of $29 trillion through the year 2100.
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The Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy estimates the camp has between 1,000 and 5,000 creditors, assets between $1 million and $10 million and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million.
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Cruz, who also gave up an RBI single to Anthony Seigler and a game-tying sac fly to Tsung-Che Cheng, made sure to take responsibility for his part in the loss.
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But shareholders have pushed back against hefty pay packages, which come during a period of upheaval in Hollywood that has been buffeted by job losses from media consolidation and outsourcing.
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“Disadvantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantage. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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