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as in handicaps
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 expenses
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 disadvantages
Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Ross Dellenger, who covers business for On3, detailed UConn’s football financial disadvantages, the money earned by basketball.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
For decades, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has offered college scholarships to Black students who faced disadvantages from attending underfunded schools in majority-Black districts.
—Julian Mark, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026
For hitters, there are advantages and disadvantages, and the time of challenges is important — both in the count and when, in the course of a game, a dispute might be raised.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet access is uneven, and many countries outside these major power centers face structural disadvantages.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The individual cannot understand the advantages and disadvantages of treatment after it is explained to them.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But its effectiveness may vary, and there are some disadvantages to consider in the long run, according to the report released Monday night.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The disadvantages, however, may outweigh the weed control.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Ross Dellenger, who covers business for On3, detailed UConn’s football financial disadvantages, the money earned by basketball.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
For decades, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has offered college scholarships to Black students who faced disadvantages from attending underfunded schools in majority-Black districts.
—Julian Mark, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2026
For hitters, there are advantages and disadvantages, and the time of challenges is important — both in the count and when, in the course of a game, a dispute might be raised.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet access is uneven, and many countries outside these major power centers face structural disadvantages.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The individual cannot understand the advantages and disadvantages of treatment after it is explained to them.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
But its effectiveness may vary, and there are some disadvantages to consider in the long run, according to the report released Monday night.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The disadvantages, however, may outweigh the weed control.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantages
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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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Young players can be motivated to keep playing more complex games, especially if parents create handicaps that help young kids excel or house rules that are designed for inclusive play.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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The estate is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, funeral expenses, attorney's fees, and other relief, arguing that multiple parties share responsibility for Avery's death under Georgia law because their actions combined to cause a single fatal outcome.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Other requests include compensatory and punitive damages, front pay, attorney and witness fees, expenses and other relief the court deems necessary.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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More generous pensions today means larger liabilities tomorrow — and potentially higher taxes to pay for them.—
Daniel DiSalvo,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Televisions While an outdoor TV night sound like an opportunity to turn your backyard into a neighborhood social hangout, Becker advises clients to think about the possible drawbacks.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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New sources come with drawbacks – some have raised water quality concerns, and there are worries too much pumping could deplete groundwater.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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There's a lot of debate right now about the benefits and detriments of social media.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental health deterioration and even behavioral disorders.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Curry might not be thrilled with so frequently making the play-in tournament, where the Warriors are 1-3, but no one can blame him for their shortcomings.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Russia, in any event, is a convenient foil for Europe’s own shortcomings in Hungary.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Good Jobs First report recommends that all states fully report their losses from data center tax breaks, including how those incentives affect local revenue streams.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite dynamite starts from Taj Bradley and Bailey Ober on Saturday and Sunday, the Twins’ relievers blew saves on consecutive days, leading to backbreaking losses.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Though each proposal has its own upside, from keeping people in their homes and creating long-term wealth to creating new homes, their negatives persuaded staff away from them.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Creating a natural flow between a small bedroom and pint-sized patio alleviates the space concerns in each, turning two negatives into one major positive.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Disadvantages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantages. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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