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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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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
The message is precisely that discriminatory programs are permissible, which will invite lawsuits and liabilities instead of improving circumstances for minorities.
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Buyers may stretch their savings further by pairing the program with a Mortgage Credit Certificate, which can reduce federal income tax liability and free up more household budget for the new mortgage.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Without admitting liability, SCE has established a compensation program to pay survivors who forgo lawsuits.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Inflation is shaping up to be a big liability for Republicans during this fall’s midterms.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Buyers may stretch their savings further by pairing the program with a Mortgage Credit Certificate, which can reduce federal income tax liability and free up more household budget for the new mortgage.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Without admitting liability, SCE has established a compensation program to pay survivors who forgo lawsuits.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Inflation is shaping up to be a big liability for Republicans during this fall’s midterms.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liability
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Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Soon, multiplexes emerged, which put the Westwood Village location at a disadvantage.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi appeared to acknowledge Iran's responsibility for the helicopter attack in a statement posted on social media.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The Security Service of Ukraine later claimed responsibility for the assassination.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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This exposure has helped forge a distinct cultural identity that prioritizes the integration of human infrastructure with elements of the wilderness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Although bath toys get a good dose of soap and bubbles too, frequent exposure to a humid, wet bathtub is not good for them.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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The market seems to share that view as the FedWatch Tool didn't budge much on the release, still putting about 40% odds on the likelihood of at least one hike by year end.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Netflix also will not share Hauser’s character, so in all likelihood the dude is voicing the dog.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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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
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Essentially, my handicap is that Journalism can draft Knightsbridge around the course and outkick the rest of the field on the closing stretch.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Keep your eye on the predictions and handicap accordingly, though this field offers a dearth of off-track options.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Bottoms said political leaders should focus less on blame and more on voters' concerns.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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In the meantime, each of the three companies is shirking blame.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2026
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An early, nonpublic version of Mythos spooked policymakers and corporate executives in April for its ability to find more than 10,000 severe bugs and vulnerabilities in important software systems.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Being on house arrest in the most recent installment, the murderous mom of two takes a break from putting on this metaphorical mask, allowing her vulnerability to show.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Liability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liability. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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