as in debt
something (as money) which is owed
your liabilities total about $200,000
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Recent Examples of liabilities
Uthmeier reported liabilities that included a $334,792 mortgage on his primary residence, a $221,571 mortgage on the Plaza Tower condominium and a $27,200 auto loan.
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The message is precisely that discriminatory programs are permissible, which will invite lawsuits and liabilities instead of improving circumstances for minorities.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Its liabilities exceeded its assets.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
That information can help you and the new accountant piece together what happened, determine if there are any outstanding liabilities and figure out a plan for preventing future collection actions.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
In July 2023, Kapoor was forced to step down as Location Ventures’ CEO as the company’s board of directors installed an interim leader, a former Miami-Dade circuit court judge, to assess its assets and liabilities while considering liquidations.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
During his first term, his office launched dashboards tracking homelessness spending, city liabilities and other government data while conducting audits of homelessness programs, affordable housing oversight, LAPD operations and other city functions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Silva also recommended that the board take a more aggressive approach to paying down its CalPERS liabilities, with a $400,000-per-year payment versus a $200,000-per-year payment.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The message is precisely that discriminatory programs are permissible, which will invite lawsuits and liabilities instead of improving circumstances for minorities.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Its liabilities exceeded its assets.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
That information can help you and the new accountant piece together what happened, determine if there are any outstanding liabilities and figure out a plan for preventing future collection actions.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
In July 2023, Kapoor was forced to step down as Location Ventures’ CEO as the company’s board of directors installed an interim leader, a former Miami-Dade circuit court judge, to assess its assets and liabilities while considering liquidations.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
During his first term, his office launched dashboards tracking homelessness spending, city liabilities and other government data while conducting audits of homelessness programs, affordable housing oversight, LAPD operations and other city functions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Silva also recommended that the board take a more aggressive approach to paying down its CalPERS liabilities, with a $400,000-per-year payment versus a $200,000-per-year payment.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liabilities
Noun
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The organizer expects more than 6,000 attendees, mainly the public officials who issue municipal debt and manage public funds, and lists more than 80 education sessions across budgeting, debt issuance, public investing and financial technology.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The loan debt, however, remained on the Grove project’s books — though that entity never received the funds, Brooks said.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The United States would have 60 days to fulfill their obligations specified in the agreement, Aragchi said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Roughly $30 billion of the ATM proceeds will cover 2026 calendar year employee equity tax obligations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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“Liabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liabilities. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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