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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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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
For instance, disputes over the HOA’s authority to impose certain assessments can delay the resolution of financial issues, leaving homeowners uncertain about how to resolve their financial liabilities.
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The City Council Wednesday voted in favor of approving the settlement, which releases the city from any future liability or claims.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Town officials agreed to the settlement to dismiss the case and deny any liability or wrongdoing, the document states.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Another liability is the State Department.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The City Council Wednesday voted in favor of approving the settlement, which releases the city from any future liability or claims.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Town officials agreed to the settlement to dismiss the case and deny any liability or wrongdoing, the document states.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Another liability is the State Department.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
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Despite that disadvantage — Villanova has hit 7-of-14 — the underdog Aggies are still in this game.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Eftimiades also believes that the FBI’s decades-old structure of methodically amassing information can work to its disadvantage.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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All expenses on receipt and use of prize are the sole responsibility of winner.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador has denied responsibility for the bomb.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The pitfalls of social media usage for children, such as exposure to harmful or radicalizing content, has become a galvanizing topic in the Legislature.—
Lia Russell
March 25,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to the report's findings, 86% of respondents reported experiencing illness or workplace accidents, including heat stress and pesticide exposure.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Anaerobic metabolism uses more sugar, increasing the likelihood that your body runs out of fuel.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Instead of presenting complex data in raw form, the platform organizes consumers into four practical types (Allies, Borderline, Cold, and Waste) based on their likelihood to choose the client’s brand.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to address the student loan debt crisis at HBCUs.—
Eric Stirgus,
AJC.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Colorado Springs reported a 4% increase in sales, but realtor Patrick Muldoon cautioned about broader issues, such as a weakening job market and record household debt.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its war on Ukraine, and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its invasion and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
SYLVIE CORBET,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was among those who made the claim, pinning blame on the United States for the de facto blockade.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Somehow Taparjan finds a way to reckon with her own messiness with vulnerability and lets go of the blame and shame game that many parents, children and siblings fall into.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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And the Food and Drug Administration now evaluates the cybersecurity of new medical devices prior to their arrival to market, and can issue recalls of those found to have significant vulnerabilities.—
Jeffrey Tully,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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To prepare for such contingencies, directors and property managers should identify potential vulnerabilities, know where exits and secure spaces are located, and anticipate how individuals might behave during a conflict.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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