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a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
the downside of living in the country is, of course, the long commute to work
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Recent Examples of downsides
But there are serious downsides to growing this invasive plant, which can threaten trees, damage houses, and invade forests.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
If those issues aren't a concern for you, there aren't many other downsides to swapping your sugar for stevia, nutrition experts say.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides – Starbucks has launched a beta integration with ChatGPT, allowing customers to receive customized beverage recommendations tailored to their mood, taste, and even the weather.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Despite its many downsides, gasoline unites Americans in a common plight.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
When married filing separately makes sense While filing separately has downsides, the choice could pay off for certain taxpayers this season, depending on their situation, experts said.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Given the downsides of the tollbooth proposal, the Gulf states would only agree to it if all other options looked much worse, Bruegel said.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Hollywood fame can have its downsides.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
There aren’t any real downsides because people get used to things.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
If those issues aren't a concern for you, there aren't many other downsides to swapping your sugar for stevia, nutrition experts say.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides – Starbucks has launched a beta integration with ChatGPT, allowing customers to receive customized beverage recommendations tailored to their mood, taste, and even the weather.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Despite its many downsides, gasoline unites Americans in a common plight.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
When married filing separately makes sense While filing separately has downsides, the choice could pay off for certain taxpayers this season, depending on their situation, experts said.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Given the downsides of the tollbooth proposal, the Gulf states would only agree to it if all other options looked much worse, Bruegel said.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Hollywood fame can have its downsides.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
There aren’t any real downsides because people get used to things.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downsides
disadvantages
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Being inside the Vatican bubble has journalistic advantages and disadvantages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The use of wood isn’t without its disadvantages, though, namely one of weight.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Downsides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downsides. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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