1
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
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
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
The companies that scale AI best will likely be those that align these decisions early, before infrastructure constraints harden into structural disadvantages.
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Kiran Palla,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.
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Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
In comparison, the new players have their own advantages and disadvantages.
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David Szondy
may 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
One of the main disadvantages of this strategy is that standardization of products may be unsuccessful for meeting each customer’s needs.
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Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of the platform.
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Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Speaking at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2024, Huang said one of the biggest disadvantages facing privileged graduates is expecting success to come too easily.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 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
The companies that scale AI best will likely be those that align these decisions early, before infrastructure constraints harden into structural disadvantages.
—
Kiran Palla,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.
—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
In comparison, the new players have their own advantages and disadvantages.
—
David Szondy
may 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
One of the main disadvantages of this strategy is that standardization of products may be unsuccessful for meeting each customer’s needs.
—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of the platform.
—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Speaking at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2024, Huang said one of the biggest disadvantages facing privileged graduates is expecting success to come too easily.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disadvantages
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Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.
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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.
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Reject lifestyle creep The first right move may be as simple as crafting (and sticking to) a new budget to avoid lifestyle creep, which happens when a person’s expenses rise with their salary, leaving little room to save or pay down debt.
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Part of that is the $247 per diem lawmakers received for meals and other expenses.
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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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Some argue that nonrefundable credits can only provide limited benefits to households with small income tax liabilities, because the credit can only offset the taxes that are owed.
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The report emphasizes much of what is already known – and some that is still being studied – about the detriments of too much screen time on developing minds.
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The fact is, it is widely believed Rockies hitters and pitchers having to go back and forth between sea level and a mile high is among the biggest detriments to their success.
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Registered dietitians weigh in on its benefits and drawbacks.
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Benefits and drawbacks of carpet shampooing Carpet shampooers leave carpets looking and feeling cleaner and fresher.
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Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.
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Bond puts increase in value when bond prices fall and interest rates rise, allowing investors to offset losses elsewhere in their portfolios if borrowing costs jump unexpectedly.
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After all, one of the most forceful elements of our free society is precisely our discontent with our own shortcomings.
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Just read our review and be aware of its shortcomings.
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There are no idle fees or penalties for charging to 100% on IONNA’s network either.
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Congress last used its right of review under President Joe Biden in 2023, the first time since 1991, over a crime bill that would have reduced penalties for violent crimes.
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