downsides

plural of downside

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Recent Examples of downsides There are signs that some downsides of the higher tariffs are starting to emerge, the IMF outlook said. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025 But there are downsides to specialization, burnout being the main one. Stan Son, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 One of the biggest downsides of the card is that the 1X rate applies to general travel purchases, while many other premium cards pay elevated rates for all types of travel. David McMillin, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 So there are a lot of downsides. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 But for those high earners who are affected by the rule change, there are potential upsides and downsides. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025 Avoid sleeping on your stomach While this position can open up airways for struggling snorers, it's often associated with its potential downsides, Wermter says. Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025 Each decision came with immediately apparent downsides. Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025 The routine has worked smoothly overall, with no major downsides. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsides
disadvantages
Noun
  • Jeffrey Hall Professor, University of Kansas While some users report positive effects of having an AI companion, there are disadvantages and even dangers to having a relationship with one.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In her book, Marin frames her economic disadvantages as an essential part of her political education.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025

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