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as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
though his small size is a liability as a football player, he makes up for it with speed
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2
as in responsibility
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right
the liability for the accident is held by the person who was driving too fast
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as in exposure
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
failure to properly clean the wound could increase your liability to infection
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as in likelihood
the quality or state of being likely to occur
what's the liability that he'll file a formal complaint if he's refused admission?
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5
as in debt
usually liabilities plural
something (as money) which is owed
your liabilities total about $200,000
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Recent Examples of liability
Creditors face uncertainty as assets may be sold piecemeal and contested, potentially yielding less than an orderly liquidation—especially given FSS’s significant long-term liabilities.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Until recently, Sparc Group, the strategic partnership that includes Lucky Brand owner Authentic Brands, questioned the limits of its liability.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
As the incumbent, Miller defended the board’s investment strategy and recent successes by pointing to the fact that the pension system has been chipping away at its unfunded liability to pay for members’ retirement benefits.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The company used the crowd-sourcing platform Kickstarter to raise money for its initial design in 2014 and registered as a limited liability company in Oregon in 2017.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Until recently, Sparc Group, the strategic partnership that includes Lucky Brand owner Authentic Brands, questioned the limits of its liability.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
As the incumbent, Miller defended the board’s investment strategy and recent successes by pointing to the fact that the pension system has been chipping away at its unfunded liability to pay for members’ retirement benefits.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The company used the crowd-sourcing platform Kickstarter to raise money for its initial design in 2014 and registered as a limited liability company in Oregon in 2017.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
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Without proximity to these prestigious networks, they’re left to compete at a distinct disadvantage.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The bullpen goes to the Phillies, but the Dodgers will try to mitigate that disadvantage with some of their extra starters.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Israeli military has acknowledged firing warning shots toward crowds in some instances and denied responsibility for other casualties near aid hubs.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bigger responsibilities were on the horizon.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prolonged exposure to a heat index above 80 degrees can lead to fatigue, as previously reported by USA TODAY.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their findings, published in the journal Communications Biology, point to chronic exposure to toxins produced by microorgansims known as cynobacteria—which are frequently found in freshwater, estuarine and marine waters—as a possible trigger.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Taking into account the 13 months the rapper has already spend in jail, and the likelihood of time off for good behavior, Combs is likely to serve between just two, and two-and-a-half years in prison.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rite Aid first filed for bankruptcy in October 2023, largely because of competition from bigger chains and its debt pile, which topped $4 billion due to expensive legal battles for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The math problem To be sure, Dalio’s framework stresses that not all debt is created equal.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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EconomyFortune 500 Experts say Trump’s $100,000 fee for a talent visa is a handicap on the tech industry.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Basque producers hope for a similar breakthrough, positioning their language not as a handicap but as a marker of distinction.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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On multiple occasions, Johnson has pointed the blame at those who flee police and credited officers with showing restraint in pursuits.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Democrats and Republicans in Congress have been playing the blame game this week, accusing the other of not being willing to negotiate.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The email refers to a 2021 incident that saw the information of over 21 million users of the parking app leaked through a vulnerability within third-party software.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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And the love and the trust then allow for vulnerability.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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